Chamois and patent leather imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chamois and patent leather by Tunisia reached $47.5 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 145 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $47.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $53.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $47.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $42.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $51.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $33.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 624 t |
Where Tunisia imports chamois and patent leather from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 63% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $30.0M | 63% |
| Brazil | $14.5M | 31% |
| France | $906K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $747K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $555K | 1.2% |
| India | $266K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $124K | 0.3% |
| Bolivia | $82K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $74K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $68K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4114
| 4114.20 | Patent leather | 84% |
| 4114.10 | Chamois leather | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4114.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.75 per kg, 31% above the world average of $18.92. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chamois and patent leather exports from Tunisia
Exports of chamois and patent leather by Tunisia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (71 tonnes). Most of it went to Portugal (22%), France (20%), Albania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $315K | 22% |
| France | $288K | 20% |
| Albania | $196K | 14% |
| Spain | $157K | 11% |
| Italy | $151K | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $82K | 5.7% |
| Thailand | $76K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 4.8% |
| South Korea | $50K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia chamois and patent leather imports (HS 4114): 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 4114: Chamois (including combination chamois) leather; patent leather and patent laminated leather; metallised leather.
Common questions
What is the value of chamois and patent leather imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported chamois and patent leather worth $47.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 145 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply chamois and patent leather to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($30.0 million), followed by Brazil (31%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of chamois and patent leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.75 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $18.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chamois and patent leather to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $47.5 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2023 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export chamois and patent leather?
Yes. Tunisia exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Portugal, France and Albania. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamois and patent leather?
The HS code for chamois and patent leather is heading 4114. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4114.20 (84% of the value) and 4114.10 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Tunisia, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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