Full-grain cattle leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of full-grain cattle leather by Turkey reached $46.0 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. Value rose 6% on 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 | $46.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $43.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $41.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $32.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $54.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $48.1M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey exports full-grain cattle leather to
Most of it went to Germany (12%), Spain (11%), India (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+318% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 11% |
| India | $4.8M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.2M | 6.9% |
| Russia | $3.1M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| Indonesia | $1.5M | 3.3% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.79 per kg, close to the world average of $23.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Full-grain cattle leather imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $4.1 million of full-grain cattle leather in 2024 (248 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were India (24%), Pakistan (19%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+253% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $988K | 24% |
| Pakistan | $799K | 19% |
| Italy | $742K | 18% |
| Germany | $440K | 11% |
| United States | $423K | 10% |
| Spain | $176K | 4.2% |
| France | $162K | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $102K | 2.5% |
| Albania | $64K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $59K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey full-grain cattle leather exports (HS 4107.11): 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 4107.11: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit.
Common questions
What is the value of full-grain cattle leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported full-grain cattle leather worth $46.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 98 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy full-grain cattle leather from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Spain (11%) and India (10%). The top three together account for 33%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 318% on the year.
What is the average export price of full-grain cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.79 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $23.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of full-grain cattle leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $48.1 million in 2017 to $46.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2018 at $54.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import full-grain cattle leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Pakistan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for full-grain cattle leather?
The HS code for full-grain cattle leather is subheading 4107.11. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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