Small leather goods exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Tunisia exported small leather goods worth $8.1 million (116 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.0 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 | $8.1M | 116 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 100 t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 74 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 60 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 57 t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 83 t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 74 t |
| 2017 | $15.0M | 103 t |
Where Tunisia exports small leather goods to
Most of it went to France (23%), Italy (21%), Switzerland (21%). Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.9M | 23% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 21% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 15% |
| Austria | $299K | 3.7% |
| Japan | $267K | 3.3% |
| United States | $185K | 2.3% |
| China | $122K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $99K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $82K | 1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.70 per kg, 37% below the world average of $110.26, 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.
Small leather goods imports to Tunisia
Imports of small leather goods by Tunisia reached $1.0 million in 2024 (4 tonnes). One supplier dominates: France accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+304% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $738K | 73% |
| China | $149K | 15% |
| Italy | $57K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $21K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $10K | 1% |
| Mauritius | $7K | 0.7% |
| India | $7K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $3K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia small leather goods exports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported small leather goods worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 116 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy small leather goods from Tunisia?
France was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Switzerland (21%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 70 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average export price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $69.70 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $110.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of small leather goods from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $15.0 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $15.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import small leather goods?
Yes. Tunisia imported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, China and Italy. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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