Finished leather imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of finished leather by Turkey reached $7.4 million in 2024 (144 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.8 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 | $7.4M | 144 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 163 t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 390 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 230 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 312 t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 343 t |
Where Turkey imports finished leather from
The largest suppliers were Italy (24%), India (23%), Egypt (16%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.8M | 24% |
| India | $1.7M | 23% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 16% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $549K | 7.4% |
| France | $449K | 6.1% |
| Romania | $163K | 2.2% |
| Finland | $113K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $101K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $90K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4113
| 4113.10 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather… | 42% |
| 4113.90 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids… | 32% |
| 4113.30 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of… | 27% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4113.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.35 per kg, 66% above the world average of $30.88. 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.
Finished leather exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.4 million of finished leather in 2024 (49 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were China (29%), Hong Kong (23%), Mexico (5%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $687K | 29% |
| Hong Kong | $542K | 23% |
| Mexico | $131K | 5.5% |
| Austria | $113K | 4.7% |
| India | $107K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $101K | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $68K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $67K | 2.8% |
| Israel | $66K | 2.8% |
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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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 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished leather imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported finished leather worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 144 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 142 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply finished leather to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (23%) and Egypt (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of finished leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $51.35 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $30.88 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 imports of finished leather to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, a fall of 46%. The peak was 2017 at $13.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export finished leather?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Hong Kong and Mexico. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished leather?
The HS code for finished leather is heading 4113. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4113.10 (42% of the value) and 4113.90 (32%). 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 4113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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