Raw cattle hides imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw cattle hides by Turkey reached $59.7 million in 2024 (123.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 133 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $94.5 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 | $59.7M | 123.8K t |
| 2023 | $94.5M | 145.0K t |
| 2022 | $88.4M | 129.0K t |
| 2021 | $38.8M | 72.2K t |
| 2020 | $38.1M | 77.1K t |
| 2019 | $32.6M | 54.7K t |
| 2018 | $46.9M | 60.5K t |
| 2017 | $49.7M | 58.5K t |
Where Turkey imports raw cattle hides from
The largest suppliers were Iraq (15%), Turkmenistan (12%), Brazil (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Bolivia grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $9.0M | 15% |
| Turkmenistan | $7.2M | 12% |
| Brazil | $5.9M | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 8.2% |
| Venezuela | $4.1M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 5.8% |
| Bolivia | $2.5M | 4.2% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Greece | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.9M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 4101
| 4101.50 | Hides and skins: raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg | 87% |
| 4101.20 | Raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or… | 6.7% |
| 4101.90 | Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or… | 5.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.48 per kg, 50% below the world average of $0.96, 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.
Raw cattle hides exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $354 thousand of raw cattle hides in 2024 (216 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (41%), India (23%), Nigeria (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $144K | 41% |
| India | $83K | 23% |
| Nigeria | $40K | 11% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $26K | 7.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $13K | 3.7% |
| Serbia | $10K | 2.8% |
| Oman | $8K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $7K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hides imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported raw cattle hides worth $59.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 133 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cattle hides to Turkey?
Iraq was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Turkmenistan (12%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. Bolivia grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cattle hides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $0.96 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 raw cattle hides to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.7 million in 2017 to $59.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $94.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export raw cattle hides?
Yes. Turkey exported $354 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, India and Nigeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $59.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hides?
The HS code for raw cattle hides is heading 4101. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4101.50 (87% of the value) and 4101.20 (7%). 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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