Patent leather imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $39.7 million of patent leather in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $39.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $46.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $43.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $40.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $38.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $46.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $29.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 364 t |
Where Tunisia imports patent leather from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.8M | 67% |
| Brazil | $11.3M | 28% |
| France | $786K | 2% |
| India | $266K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $203K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $124K | 0.3% |
| Bolivia | $82K | 0.2% |
| Pakistan | $68K | 0.2% |
| Colombia | $50K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.48 per kg, 37% above the world average of $20.75. 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.
Patent leather exports from Tunisia
Exports of patent leather by Tunisia reached $1.4 million in 2024 (70 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Portugal (22%), France (20%), Albania (14%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+261% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $315K | 22% |
| France | $288K | 20% |
| Albania | $196K | 14% |
| Spain | $157K | 11% |
| Italy | $141K | 10% |
| Bangladesh | $82K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $76K | 5.4% |
| Switzerland | $57K | 4% |
| South Korea | $50K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $26K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia patent leather imports (HS 4114.20): 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 4114.20: Leather: patent leather and laminated patent leather: metallised leather.
Common questions
What is the value of patent leather imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported patent leather worth $39.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 118 countries worldwide, with 14% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply patent leather to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by Brazil (28%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 582% on the year.
What is the average import price of patent leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.48 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $20.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of patent leather to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $39.7 million in 2024, an increase of 388%. The peak was 2023 at $46.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export 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 $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for patent leather?
The HS code for patent leather is subheading 4114.20. 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 4114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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