Raw cattle hide pieces imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.5 million of raw cattle hide pieces in 2024 (8.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 70% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.9 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 | $3.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $11.9M | 16.9K t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Turkey imports raw cattle hide pieces from
The largest suppliers were Italy (50%), Algeria (17%), Slovenia (10%). Among the main suppliers, Algeria grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 41% below the world average of $0.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey raw cattle hide pieces imports (HS 4101.90): 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 4101.90: Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hide pieces imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported raw cattle hide pieces worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cattle hide pieces to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Algeria (17%) and Slovenia (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Kyrgyzstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 866% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cattle hide pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of raw cattle hide pieces to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2023 at $11.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hide pieces?
The HS code for raw cattle hide pieces is subheading 4101.90. 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 4101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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