Leather handbag imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported leather handbag worth $113.6 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $113.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $134.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $120.3M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $95.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $109.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $129.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $94.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $69.7M | 1.0K t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports leather handbag from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Italy (22%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.1M | 41% |
| Italy | $25.5M | 23% |
| France | $11.7M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $6.8M | 6% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $2.7M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 1.6% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.59 per kg, 86% below the world average of $140.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $8.0 million of leather handbag in 2024 (44 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (48%), United Arab Emirates (33%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.8M | 48% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 33% |
| Netherlands | $560K | 7% |
| Switzerland | $338K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $165K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $120K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $84K | 1% |
| Yemen | $53K | 0.7% |
| France | $30K | 0.4% |
| Kuwait | $23K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported leather handbag worth $113.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($46.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.59 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $140.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather handbag to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $69.7 million in 2017 to $113.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2023 at $134.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.3 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export leather handbag?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $105.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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