Composition leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $10.3 million of composition leather in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 105 countries. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.6 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 | $10.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey exports composition leather to
One buyer market dominates: Dominican Republic accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | $7.3M | 71% |
| Russia | $704K | 6.9% |
| Algeria | $668K | 6.5% |
| Italy | $380K | 3.7% |
| Mexico | $369K | 3.6% |
| India | $112K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $82K | 0.8% |
| Colombia | $73K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $62K | 0.6% |
| Moldova | $52K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4115
| 4115.10 | Leather: composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls | 99% |
| 4115.20 | Leather: parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather: not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles: leather dust, powder and… | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4115.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.65, 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.
Composition leather imports to Turkey
Imports of composition leather by Turkey reached $6.4 million in 2024 (939 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 52% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 18% |
| Germany | $873K | 14% |
| Tunisia | $393K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $197K | 3.1% |
| France | $197K | 3.1% |
| China | $115K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $62K | 1% |
| Romania | $23K | 0.4% |
| Argentina | $16K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4115: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour.
Common questions
What is the value of composition leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported composition leather worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 105 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy composition leather from Turkey?
The Dominican Republic was the largest buyer with 71% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Russia (7%) and Algeria (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 63 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average export price of composition leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of composition leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. The peak was 2022 at $13.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import composition leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for composition leather?
The HS code for composition leather is heading 4115. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4115.10 (99% of the value) and 4115.20 (1%). 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 4115 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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