Leather clothing and accessories exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported leather clothing and accessories worth $166.9 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 208 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 11% 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 | $166.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $187.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $178.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $155.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $130.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $158.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $165.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $172.0M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey exports leather clothing and accessories to
Most of it went to United States (18%), France (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $29.8M | 18% |
| France | $15.6M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $15.6M | 9.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.6M | 8.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.5M | 5.1% |
| Russia | $7.7M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $7.0M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5.0M | 3% |
| Switzerland | $4.7M | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $3.5M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 4203
| 4203.10 | Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather | 77% |
| 4203.30 | Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather | 18% |
| 4203.40 | Clothing accessories: of leather or of composition leather, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203 | 4.4% |
| 4203.29 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, n.e.c. in heading no. 4203, of leather or composition leather, not specially designed for use in… | 0.6% |
| 4203.21 | Clothing accessories: gloves, mittens and mitts, specially designed for use in sports, of leather or composition leather, padded | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4203.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $61.04 per kg, 69% above the world average of $36.10. 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 clothing and accessories imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported leather clothing and accessories worth $40.6 million (969 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), India (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.3M | 33% |
| India | $5.7M | 14% |
| France | $5.4M | 13% |
| China | $4.5M | 11% |
| Pakistan | $2.6M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 5.9% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Romania | $873K | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $735K | 1.8% |
| Germany | $423K | 1% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4203: Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather clothing and accessories exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported leather clothing and accessories worth $166.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy leather clothing and accessories from Turkey?
The United States was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($29.8 million), followed by France (9%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 176 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average export price of leather clothing and accessories per kg?
The average declared export value was about $61.04 per kg in 2024, 69% above the world average of $36.10 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 leather clothing and accessories from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $172.0 million in 2017 to $166.9 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $187.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import leather clothing and accessories?
Yes. Turkey imported $40.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, India and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $126.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather clothing and accessories?
The HS code for leather clothing and accessories is heading 4203. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4203.10 (77% of the value) and 4203.30 (18%). 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 4203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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