Wet blue sheep leather exports from Saudi Arabia: data, top buyers and prices
Saudi Arabia exported $18.1 million of wet blue sheep leather in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 72 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18.1M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.0M | 10.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $36.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Saudi Arabia exports wet blue sheep leather to
The largest buyer markets were India (47%), Pakistan (16%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 47% |
| Pakistan | $2.9M | 16% |
| China | $1.7M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $1.6M | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $935K | 5.2% |
| Indonesia | $911K | 5% |
| Turkey | $849K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $195K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $172K | 1% |
| Nigeria | $158K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.55 per kg, 50% below the world average of $5.15, 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.
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The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia wet blue sheep leather exports (HS 4105.10): 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 4105.10: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue sheep leather exported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia exported wet blue sheep leather worth $18.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 72 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue sheep leather from Saudi Arabia?
India was the largest buyer with 47% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Pakistan (16%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.55 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $5.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wet blue sheep leather from Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $18.1 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue sheep leather?
The HS code for wet blue sheep leather is subheading 4105.10. It sits in HS chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4105 page.
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