Leather handbag exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $35.7 million of leather handbag in 2024 (330 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.7M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $35.3M | 387 t |
| 2022 | $38.9M | 423 t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 264 t |
| 2019 | $31.1M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 498 t |
| 2017 | $33.8M | 474 t |
Where Tunisia exports leather handbag to
France alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $20.8M | 58% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 6.9% |
| United States | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 3% |
| China | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $976K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $866K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $568K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $565K | 1.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $108.36 per kg, 23% below the world average of $140.47, 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.
Leather handbag imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $533 thousand of leather handbag in 2024 (27 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $285K | 53% |
| Czech Republic | $71K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $68K | 13% |
| France | $52K | 9.7% |
| Indonesia | $15K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.9% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $5K | 1% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.8% |
| Vietnam | $4K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia leather handbag exports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported leather handbag worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather handbag from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 58% of the value ($20.8 million), followed by Italy (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 71 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 470% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared export value was about $108.36 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $140.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of leather handbag from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $33.8 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import leather handbag?
Yes. Tunisia imported $533 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. 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.
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