Small leather goods exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $34.4 million of small leather goods in 2024 (539 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 11% less than in 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 | $34.4M | 539 t |
| 2023 | $38.7M | 749 t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 938 t |
| 2021 | $35.7M | 870 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 284 t |
| 2018 | $28.4M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 239 t |
Where Turkey exports small leather goods to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (24%), United States (15%), South Korea (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $8.2M | 24% |
| United States | $5.0M | 15% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $1.1M | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.79 per kg, 42% below the world average of $110.26, 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.
Small leather goods imports to Turkey
Imports of small leather goods by Turkey reached $17.7 million in 2024 (252 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Italy (40%), France (29%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.1M | 40% |
| France | $5.1M | 29% |
| China | $2.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $882K | 5% |
| India | $643K | 3.6% |
| Cambodia | $421K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $410K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $241K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $173K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey small leather goods exports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported small leather goods worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 539 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy small leather goods from Turkey?
Italy was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by the United States (15%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 158 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared export value was about $63.79 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $110.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of small leather goods from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2022 at $41.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import small leather goods?
Yes. Turkey imported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, France and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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 4202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
Shipment-level records for Turkey reach EximDataX from a direct customs feed, with company names, dates and declared values. We can show them for your product on a short call.
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