Finished cattle leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of finished cattle leather by Turkey reached $100.9 million in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $100.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $106.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $106.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $111.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $79.8M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $117.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $114.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $103.1M | 4.4K t |
Where Turkey exports finished cattle leather to
Most of it went to Germany (17%), India (8%), Spain (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.1M | 17% |
| India | $8.4M | 8.3% |
| Spain | $7.7M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $5.7M | 5.6% |
| Ukraine | $3.8M | 3.8% |
| Russia | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| China | $3.4M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.3M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4107
| 4107.11 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without… | 46% |
| 4107.19 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on… | 16% |
| 4107.92 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on… | 14% |
| 4107.12 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without… | 11% |
| 4107.99 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, incl. parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, no hair, excluding… | 7.8% |
| 4107.91 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on… | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4107.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.83 per kg, close to the world average of $18.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Finished cattle leather imports to Turkey
Imports of finished cattle leather by Turkey reached $62.3 million in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $34.5M | 55% |
| India | $13.1M | 21% |
| Russia | $4.5M | 7.3% |
| Pakistan | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Spain | $919K | 1.5% |
| North Macedonia | $746K | 1.2% |
| United States | $599K | 1% |
| France | $402K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 4107: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished cattle leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported finished cattle leather worth $100.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 146 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished cattle leather from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 17% of the value ($17.1 million), followed by India (8%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 100 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.50 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 finished cattle leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $103.1 million in 2017 to $100.9 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2019 at $117.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import finished cattle leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $62.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, India and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $38.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished cattle leather?
The HS code for finished cattle leather is heading 4107. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4107.11 (46% of the value) and 4107.19 (16%). 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 4107 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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