Tanned hides and skins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tanned hides and skins worth $4.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $10.0 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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Turkey imports tanned hides and skins from
The largest suppliers were Iran (27%), Indonesia (17%), Singapore (14%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.1M | 27% |
| Indonesia | $694K | 17% |
| Singapore | $559K | 14% |
| Mongolia | $473K | 12% |
| Bangladesh | $251K | 6.3% |
| Nigeria | $167K | 4.2% |
| Iraq | $155K | 3.9% |
| Thailand | $146K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $82K | 2.1% |
| Egypt | $56K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 4106
| 4106.40 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of reptiles, whether or not split, but not further prepared | 35% |
| 4106.21 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state… | 29% |
| 4106.22 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of goats or kids, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust) | 29% |
| 4106.92 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or… | 6.5% |
| 4106.32 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of swine, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4106.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, close to the world average of $3.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tanned hides and skins exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tanned hides and skins worth $1.2 million (371 tonnes). China alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+160% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $676K | 57% |
| Hong Kong | $215K | 18% |
| Mexico | $132K | 11% |
| Australia | $47K | 4% |
| Greece | $23K | 2% |
| India | $21K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $17K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $15K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $13K | 1.1% |
| United States | $12K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned hides and skins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tanned hides and skins worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 114 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanned hides and skins to Turkey?
Iran was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Indonesia (17%) and Singapore (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanned hides and skins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $3.91 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 tanned hides and skins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.0 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tanned hides and skins?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Hong Kong and Mexico. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned hides and skins?
The HS code for tanned hides and skins is heading 4106. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4106.40 (35% of the value) and 4106.21 (29%). 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 4106 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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