Crust cattle leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crust cattle leather by Turkey reached $2.7 million in 2024 (192 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $5.7 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 | $2.7M | 192 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 179 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 256 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 85 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 150 t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 262 t |
Where Turkey exports crust cattle leather to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.4M | 54% |
| Bangladesh | $329K | 12% |
| Spain | $287K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $203K | 7.6% |
| Romania | $132K | 5% |
| Cambodia | $132K | 5% |
| Israel | $30K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $25K | 1% |
| Iran | $24K | 0.9% |
| Albania | $23K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.85 per kg, 21% above the world average of $11.44. 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.
Crust cattle leather imports to Turkey
Imports of crust cattle leather by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (544 tonnes). Egypt alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.7M | 76% |
| Pakistan | $137K | 6% |
| India | $116K | 5.1% |
| China | $52K | 2.3% |
| Albania | $49K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $38K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $35K | 1.5% |
| Turkmenistan | $34K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $25K | 1.1% |
| Bangladesh | $24K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey crust cattle leather exports (HS 4104.49): 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 4104.49: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit: grain splits).
Common questions
What is the value of crust cattle leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported crust cattle leather worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 101 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy crust cattle leather from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Bangladesh (12%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average export price of crust cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.85 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $11.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crust cattle leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2017 at $5.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import crust cattle leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Egypt, Pakistan and India. That compares with exports of $2.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for crust cattle leather?
The HS code for crust cattle leather is subheading 4104.49. 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 4104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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