Full-grain cattle leather imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $9.5 million of full-grain cattle leather in 2024 (341 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $9.5M | 341 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 267 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 177 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 185 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 145 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 154 t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports full-grain cattle leather from
United States alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+90% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.3M | 56% |
| Turkey | $3.2M | 33% |
| Italy | $588K | 6.2% |
| India | $340K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $54K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $33K | 0.3% |
| China | $24K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $24K | 0.3% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.02 per kg, close to the world average of $23.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates full-grain cattle leather imports (HS 4107.11): 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 4107.11: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, full grain, unsplit.
Common questions
What is the value of full-grain cattle leather imported by the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported full-grain cattle leather worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 341 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 129 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply full-grain cattle leather to the United Arab Emirates?
The United States was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Turkey (33%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of full-grain cattle leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.02 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $23.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of full-grain cattle leather to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for full-grain cattle leather?
The HS code for full-grain cattle leather is subheading 4107.11. 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 4107 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the United Arab Emirates, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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