Cattle leather sheets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cattle leather sheets by the United Kingdom reached $4.8 million in 2024 (269 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.6 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 | $4.8M | 269 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 317 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 202 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 489 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 714 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports cattle leather sheets from
Italy alone supplied 62% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $3.0M | 62% |
| Spain | $660K | 14% |
| Belgium | $513K | 11% |
| Germany | $336K | 7% |
| New Zealand | $58K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $54K | 1.1% |
| United States | $52K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $38K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.87 per kg, close to the world average of $16.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cattle leather sheets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of cattle leather sheets by the United Kingdom reached $897 thousand in 2024 (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Japan (24%), India (18%), Turkey (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Morocco grew fastest (+452% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $211K | 24% |
| India | $165K | 18% |
| Turkey | $83K | 9.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 9.2% |
| Portugal | $49K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $48K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $38K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $35K | 3.9% |
| Mauritius | $30K | 3.3% |
| United States | $27K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom cattle leather sheets imports (HS 4107.91): 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 4107.91: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, not whole hides and skins, but including sides, full grain, unsplit.
Common questions
What is the value of cattle leather sheets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported cattle leather sheets worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 269 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 106 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply cattle leather sheets to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Spain (14%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of cattle leather sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.87 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $16.67 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cattle leather sheets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export cattle leather sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $897 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, India and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cattle leather sheets?
The HS code for cattle leather sheets is subheading 4107.91. 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?
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