Wet blue sheep leather exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported wet blue sheep leather worth $5.3 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $13.0 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 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 2.3K t |
Where Turkey exports wet blue sheep leather to
Most of it went to India (32%), Italy (27%), Greece (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $1.7M | 32% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 27% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 23% |
| Bulgaria | $563K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $199K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $139K | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $21K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.2% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
| South Korea | $1K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.69 per kg, close to the world average of $5.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wet blue sheep leather imports to Turkey
Imports of wet blue sheep leather by Turkey reached $3.3 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. Nigeria alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $1.7M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $849K | 26% |
| Iraq | $313K | 9.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $122K | 3.7% |
| Burkina Faso | $82K | 2.5% |
| Sudan | $63K | 1.9% |
| Iran | $57K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $33K | 1% |
| Uganda | $22K | 0.7% |
| Bulgaria | $15K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey wet blue sheep leather exports (HS 4105.10): 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 4105.10: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue sheep leather exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported wet blue sheep leather worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 72 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue sheep leather from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 32% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Greece (23%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.69 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $5.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of wet blue sheep leather from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 59%. The peak was 2017 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also import wet blue sheep leather?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Nigeria, Saudi Arabia and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue sheep leather?
The HS code for wet blue sheep leather is subheading 4105.10. 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 4105 page.
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