Crust cattle leather (full grain) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.5 million of crust cattle leather (full grain) in 2024 (536 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.5 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 | 536 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 782 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 598 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 349 t |
| 2020 | $641K | 113 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 710 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 218 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 322 t |
Where Turkey imports crust cattle leather (full grain) from
The largest suppliers were Pakistan (38%), Egypt (17%), Bangladesh (14%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+293% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $931K | 38% |
| Egypt | $427K | 17% |
| Bangladesh | $335K | 14% |
| Azerbaijan | $236K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $172K | 7% |
| Turkmenistan | $131K | 5.3% |
| Brazil | $86K | 3.5% |
| Belarus | $85K | 3.5% |
| Iran | $36K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, 58% below the world average of $10.89, 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.
Crust cattle leather (full grain) exports from Turkey
Exports of crust cattle leather (full grain) by Turkey reached $1.4 million in 2024 (92 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (31%), Bulgaria (19%), Spain (19%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $423K | 31% |
| Bulgaria | $261K | 19% |
| Spain | $256K | 19% |
| China | $201K | 15% |
| Greece | $51K | 3.7% |
| Hong Kong | $46K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $26K | 1.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $22K | 1.7% |
| Czech Republic | $22K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey crust cattle leather (full grain) imports (HS 4104.41): 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 4104.41: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of crust cattle leather (full grain) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply crust cattle leather (full grain) to Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($931 thousand), followed by Egypt (17%) and Bangladesh (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 293% on the year.
What is the average import price of crust cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $10.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crust cattle leather (full grain) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export crust cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Bulgaria and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.41. 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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