Tanned cattle hides imports in Tunisia: data, top suppliers and prices
Tunisia imported $2.5 million of tanned cattle hides in 2024 (684 tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $15.8 million.
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 | $2.5M | 684 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 232 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 166 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 196 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 286 t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 558 t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 957 t |
Where Tunisia imports tanned cattle hides from
Italy alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4104
| 4104.41 | Crust cattle leather (full grain) | 55% |
| 4104.19 | Wet blue cattle leather | 30% |
| 4104.49 | Crust cattle leather | 10% |
| 4104.11 | Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4104.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.69 per kg, 61% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Tanned cattle hides exports from Tunisia
Exports of tanned cattle hides by Tunisia reached $563 thousand in 2024 (159 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Turkey grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $483K | 86% |
| Turkey | $72K | 13% |
| France | $4K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia tanned cattle hides imports (HS 4104): 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 4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned cattle hides imported by Tunisia?
Tunisia imported tanned cattle hides worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 684 tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 142 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanned cattle hides to Tunisia?
Italy was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (17%) and Egypt (4%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanned cattle hides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.69 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tanned cattle hides to Tunisia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 84%. The peak was 2017 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Tunisia also export tanned cattle hides?
Yes. Tunisia exported $563 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Turkey and France. On balance Tunisia is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned cattle hides?
The HS code for tanned cattle hides is heading 4104. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4104.41 (55% of the value) and 4104.19 (30%).
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