Small leather goods imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small leather goods by Saudi Arabia reached $12.8 million in 2024 (447 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $30.2 million.
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 | $12.8M | 447 t |
| 2023 | $15.5M | 270 t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 525 t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 513 t |
| 2020 | $20.0M | 327 t |
| 2019 | $30.2M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 335 t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 241 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports small leather goods from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Italy (23%), Turkey (9%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 31% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 23% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 8.7% |
| India | $1.0M | 7.8% |
| France | $938K | 7.3% |
| Vietnam | $632K | 4.9% |
| Switzerland | $436K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $334K | 2.6% |
| Cambodia | $299K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $219K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.68 per kg, 74% below the world average of $110.26, 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.
Small leather goods exports from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million of small leather goods in 2024 (16 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Arab Emirates accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $863K | 53% |
| Italy | $444K | 27% |
| Switzerland | $240K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.4% |
| Oman | $7K | 0.4% |
| Estonia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Libya | $3K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia small leather goods imports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported small leather goods worth $12.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 447 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply small leather goods to Saudi Arabia?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.68 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $110.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small leather goods to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $12.8 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2019 at $30.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.2 million a year.
Does Saudi Arabia also export small leather goods?
Yes. Saudi Arabia exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Italy and Switzerland. On balance Saudi Arabia is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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