Crust cattle leather (full grain) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crust cattle leather (full grain) by South Africa reached $7.6 million in 2024 (594 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $21.6 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 | $7.6M | 594 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 507 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 341 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $21.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $21.6M | 1.8K t |
Where South Africa exports crust cattle leather (full grain) to
One buyer market dominates: Uruguay accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | $6.8M | 90% |
| Mexico | $348K | 4.6% |
| China | $302K | 4% |
| Germany | $93K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $23K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $14K | 0.2% |
| United States | $9K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0.1% |
| New Zealand | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.87 per kg, close to the world average of $10.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crust cattle leather (full grain) imports to South Africa
Imports of crust cattle leather (full grain) by South Africa reached $6.2 million in 2024 (807 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Brazil (43%), Pakistan (33%), India (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $2.7M | 43% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 33% |
| India | $1.4M | 23% |
| Zambia | $23K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $20K | 0.3% |
| Bangladesh | $13K | 0.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Poland | $5K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa crust cattle leather (full grain) exports (HS 4104.41): 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 4104.41: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of crust cattle leather (full grain) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 594 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 84 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy crust cattle leather (full grain) from South Africa?
Uruguay was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by Mexico (5%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 413% on the year.
What is the average export price of crust cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.87 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $10.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crust cattle leather (full grain) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $21.6 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2017 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.4 million a year.
Does South Africa also import crust cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. South Africa imported $6.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Brazil, Pakistan and India. On balance South Africa is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.41. 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 4104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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