Raw hides and skins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported raw hides and skins worth $3.7 million (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $3.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 3.5K t |
Where Turkey imports raw hides and skins from
Most of the value came from Poland (38%), Greece (21%), Australia (19%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.4M | 38% |
| Greece | $789K | 21% |
| Australia | $713K | 19% |
| China | $318K | 8.6% |
| Iraq | $191K | 5.2% |
| Albania | $74K | 2% |
| Turkmenistan | $66K | 1.8% |
| France | $60K | 1.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $26K | 0.7% |
| United States | $23K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.03 per kg, 72% below the world average of $3.67, 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.
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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 4103: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw hides and skins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported raw hides and skins worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw hides and skins to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Greece (21%) and Australia (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Albania grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw hides and skins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.03 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $3.67 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 hides and skins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
What is the HS code for raw hides and skins?
The HS code for raw hides and skins is heading 4103. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4103.90. 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 4103 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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