Leather articles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $81.0 million of leather articles in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 209 countries. That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $126.1 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 | $81.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $126.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $107.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $102.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $97.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $119.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $106.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $84.3M | 952 t |
Where Turkey imports leather articles from
Most of the value came from Slovakia (29%), Portugal (21%), Slovenia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+454% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $23.4M | 29% |
| Portugal | $17.3M | 21% |
| Slovenia | $11.4M | 14% |
| Hungary | $8.5M | 11% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 9.3% |
| Serbia | $5.7M | 7% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 2.3% |
| China | $1.6M | 2% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| France | $739K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.14 per kg, 91% above the world average of $34.71. 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.
Leather articles exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $17.8 million of leather articles in 2024 (429 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (16%), Tunisia (11%), Egypt (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $2.9M | 16% |
| Tunisia | $1.9M | 11% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $1.9M | 11% |
| Bangladesh | $1.5M | 8.4% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 7.3% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $586K | 3.3% |
| Mauritius | $341K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $336K | 1.9% |
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 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42.
Common questions
What is the value of leather articles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather articles worth $81.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 209 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather articles to Turkey?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($23.4 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and Slovenia (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 71 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 454% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.14 per kg in 2024, 91% above the world average of $34.71 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 leather articles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.3 million in 2017 to $81.0 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $126.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export leather articles?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Tunisia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $63.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather articles?
The HS code for leather articles is heading 4205. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4205.00. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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