Chamois leather imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.1 million of chamois leather in 2024 (315 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 135 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 23% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.1M | 315 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 93 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 112 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 211 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 177 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chamois leather from
Most of the value came from Ireland (46%), Italy (35%), Turkey (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $1.9M | 46% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 35% |
| Turkey | $488K | 12% |
| Poland | $149K | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $26K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $25K | 0.6% |
| China | $21K | 0.5% |
| Cambodia | $12K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $12K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.11 per kg, close to the world average of $15.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chamois leather exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported chamois leather worth $442 thousand (11 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (21%), Italy (11%), India (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | $95K | 21% |
| Italy | $49K | 11% |
| India | $37K | 8.4% |
| Poland | $37K | 8.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 6.5% |
| Norway | $26K | 5.9% |
| United States | $26K | 5.8% |
| Ireland | $24K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $22K | 5% |
| Turkey | $17K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chamois leather imports (HS 4114.10): 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 4114.10: Leather: chamois (including combination chamois).
Common questions
What is the value of chamois leather imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chamois leather worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315 tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 135 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply chamois leather to the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Italy (35%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of chamois leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.11 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $15.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chamois leather to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chamois leather?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $442 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Italy and India. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamois leather?
The HS code for chamois leather is subheading 4114.10. 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 4114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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