Tanned sheep leather exports from Tunisia: data, top buyers and prices
Tunisia exported $3.6 million of tanned sheep leather in 2024 (523 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 100 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.7 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 | $3.6M | 523 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 782 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.1K t |
Where Tunisia exports tanned sheep leather to
Italy alone took 85% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4105
| 4105.10 | Wet blue sheep leather | 72% |
| 4105.30 | Crust sheep leather | 28% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.85 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tanned sheep leather imports to Tunisia
Tunisia imported $788 thousand of tanned sheep leather in 2024 (15 tonnes). Italy alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+621% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $468K | 59% |
| France | $280K | 36% |
| Switzerland | $37K | 4.7% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Tunisia?
The shipment records behind Tunisia tanned sheep leather exports (HS 4105): 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 4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned sheep leather exported by Tunisia?
Tunisia exported tanned sheep leather worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 523 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 100 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned sheep leather from Tunisia?
Italy was the largest buyer with 85% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Brazil (10%) and Morocco (4%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 234% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.85 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $6.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanned sheep leather from Tunisia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
Does Tunisia also import tanned sheep leather?
Yes. Tunisia imported $788 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and Switzerland. On balance Tunisia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned sheep leather?
The HS code for tanned sheep leather is heading 4105. In Tunisia the largest six-digit codes were 4105.10 (72% of the value) and 4105.30 (28%).
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