Finished sheep leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $35.7 million of finished sheep leather in 2024 (654 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 87 countries for exports of this product. That is 12% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.8 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 | $35.7M | 654 t |
| 2023 | $40.7M | 732 t |
| 2022 | $77.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $57.3M | 882 t |
| 2020 | $39.6M | 569 t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 739 t |
| 2018 | $50.3M | 686 t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 665 t |
Where Turkey exports finished sheep leather to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (25%), South Korea (22%), India (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.9M | 25% |
| South Korea | $7.8M | 22% |
| India | $3.0M | 8.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| China | $1.0M | 2.8% |
| United States | $922K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $897K | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $853K | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $753K | 2.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.59 per kg, 26% above the world average of $43.20. 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 sheep leather imports to Turkey
Imports of finished sheep leather by Turkey reached $6.1 million in 2024 (123 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were France (40%), Italy (39%), Spain (6%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 40% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 39% |
| Spain | $360K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $306K | 5% |
| Brazil | $203K | 3.3% |
| India | $139K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $89K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $61K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $30K | 0.5% |
| Sri Lanka | $23K | 0.4% |
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 4112: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished sheep leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported finished sheep leather worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 654 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 87 countries worldwide, with 8% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished sheep leather from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by South Korea (22%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 90 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $54.59 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $43.20 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 sheep leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $77.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import finished sheep leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from France, Italy and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished sheep leather?
The HS code for finished sheep leather is heading 4112. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4112.00. 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 4112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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