Tanned cattle hides exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported tanned cattle hides worth $57.2 million (16.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $92.5 million.
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 | $57.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2023 | $58.7M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $64.2M | 15.4K t |
| 2021 | $92.5M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $38.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $57.1M | 16.7K t |
| 2018 | $55.7M | 12.6K t |
| 2017 | $54.9M | 16.3K t |
Where Turkey exports tanned cattle hides to
Most of it went to India (29%), Portugal (15%), Dominican Republic (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $16.8M | 29% |
| Portugal | $8.8M | 15% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.3M | 11% |
| Spain | $6.1M | 11% |
| China | $5.3M | 9.3% |
| Hong Kong | $4.5M | 7.9% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $457K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $334K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4104
| 4104.11 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits | 74% |
| 4104.19 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet blue), excluding full grains, unsplit: grain… | 19% |
| 4104.49 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), (other than full grains, unsplit: grain splits) | 4.7% |
| 4104.41 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 55% above the world average of $2.29. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tanned cattle hides imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported tanned cattle hides worth $27.8 million (10.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Tajikistan (23%), Azerbaijan (22%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tajikistan | $6.3M | 23% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.2M | 22% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 16% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.7M | 13% |
| Egypt | $2.2M | 7.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Ukraine | $724K | 2.6% |
| Colombia | $717K | 2.6% |
| Bangladesh | $484K | 1.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $384K | 1.4% |
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 4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned cattle hides exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported tanned cattle hides worth $57.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 119 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned cattle hides from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 29% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Portugal (15%) and the Dominican Republic (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 54 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $2.29 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 exports of tanned cattle hides from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.9 million in 2017 to $57.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $92.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import tanned cattle hides?
Yes. Turkey imported $27.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Tajikistan, Azerbaijan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $29.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned cattle hides?
The HS code for tanned cattle hides is heading 4104. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4104.11 (74% of the value) and 4104.19 (19%). 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 4104 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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