Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported wet blue cattle leather (full grain) worth $42.1 million (12.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 93 countries. That is 13% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $58.7 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 | $42.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $37.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $38.6M | 10.1K t |
| 2021 | $58.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2020 | $26.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $42.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2018 | $41.2M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $34.2M | 8.5K t |
Where Turkey exports wet blue cattle leather (full grain) to
The largest buyer markets were India (21%), Portugal (21%), Dominican Republic (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.0M | 21% |
| Portugal | $8.8M | 21% |
| Dominican Republic | $6.3M | 15% |
| China | $4.9M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.7M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.5M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $2.9M | 6.8% |
| Hong Kong | $555K | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $457K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $295K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.42 per kg, 97% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) imports to Turkey
Imports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) by Turkey reached $16.1 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Azerbaijan (37%), Italy (24%), Uzbekistan (23%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $6.0M | 37% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 24% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.7M | 23% |
| Colombia | $717K | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $602K | 3.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $220K | 1.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $207K | 1.3% |
| United States | $157K | 1% |
| Slovenia | $92K | 0.6% |
| Mongolia | $63K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports (HS 4104.11): 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 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.
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported wet blue cattle leather (full grain) worth $42.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 93 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue cattle leather (full grain) from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($9.0 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and the Dominican Republic (15%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 33 buyer countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 384% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.42 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.2 million in 2017 to $42.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $58.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Azerbaijan, Italy and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.11. 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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