Raw sheep and lamb skins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $37.0 million of raw sheep and lamb skins in 2024 (37.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 120 countries for imports of this product. That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $76.6 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 | $37.0M | 37.0K t |
| 2023 | $56.1M | 67.1K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 63.8K t |
| 2021 | $51.6M | 48.7K t |
| 2020 | $38.5M | 46.4K t |
| 2019 | $69.8M | 63.9K t |
| 2018 | $76.6M | 56.8K t |
| 2017 | $60.6M | 43.7K t |
Where Turkey imports raw sheep and lamb skins from
Most of the value came from Spain (24%), Greece (16%), United Kingdom (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $8.9M | 24% |
| Greece | $5.9M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 7.6% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 6.6% |
| France | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| Norway | $1.7M | 4.7% |
| New Zealand | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 4102
| 4102.10 | Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further… | 87% |
| 4102.21 | Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, pickled (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further preserved), without wool on | 9.9% |
| 4102.29 | Hides and skins: raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned… | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4102.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 32% below the world average of $1.47, 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 sheep and lamb skins exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported raw sheep and lamb skins worth $13.7 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 98 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 84% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.6M | 84% |
| Russia | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| India | $310K | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $299K | 2.2% |
| Pakistan | $245K | 1.8% |
| United States | $33K | 0.2% |
| Sri Lanka | $25K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.2% |
| France | $18K | 0.1% |
| Bulgaria | $9K | 0.1% |
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 4102: Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw sheep and lamb skins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported raw sheep and lamb skins worth $37.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 120 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw sheep and lamb skins to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($8.9 million), followed by Greece (16%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw sheep and lamb skins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $1.47 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 sheep and lamb skins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $60.6 million in 2017 to $37.0 million in 2024, a fall of 39%. The peak was 2018 at $76.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export raw sheep and lamb skins?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Russia and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw sheep and lamb skins?
The HS code for raw sheep and lamb skins is heading 4102. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4102.10 (87% of the value) and 4102.21 (10%). 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 4102 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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