Leather articles exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $51.0 million of leather articles in 2024 (846 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $64.0 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 | $51.0M | 846 t |
| 2023 | $64.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 913 t |
| 2021 | $36.0M | 646 t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 616 t |
| 2019 | $47.5M | 857 t |
| 2018 | $43.3M | 742 t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 577 t |
Where Tunisia exports leather articles to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $43.5M | 85% |
| France | $4.1M | 8.1% |
| Moldova | $1.3M | 2.6% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 2% |
| Germany | $357K | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $284K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $114K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $98K | 0.2% |
| United States | $44K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $39K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $60.26 per kg, 74% above the world average of $34.71. 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.
Leather articles imports to Tunisia
Imports of leather articles by Tunisia reached $8.2 million in 2024 (118 tonnes). Most of the value came from France (32%), Turkey (24%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+485% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.6M | 32% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 24% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 18% |
| Serbia | $605K | 7.4% |
| Poland | $489K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $363K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $228K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $134K | 1.6% |
| China | $131K | 1.6% |
| Croatia | $122K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia leather articles exports (HS 4205): 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 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42.
Common questions
What is the value of leather articles exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported leather articles worth $51.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 846 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 156 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather articles from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($43.5 million), followed by France (8%) and Moldova (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 41 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather articles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $60.26 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $34.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of leather articles from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $51.0 million in 2024, an increase of 72%. The peak was 2023 at $64.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import leather articles?
Yes. Tunisia imported $8.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Turkey and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $42.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather articles?
The HS code for leather articles is heading 4205. In Tunisia all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4205.00. 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 4205 page.
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