Finished cattle leather (other) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of finished cattle leather (other) by the United Kingdom reached $10.3 million in 2024 (355 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 28% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.4 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 | $10.3M | 355 t |
| 2023 | $14.3M | 514 t |
| 2022 | $16.4M | 629 t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 431 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 449 t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 472 t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 521 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports finished cattle leather (other) to
Most of it went to Vietnam (33%), Spain (7%), Portugal (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest (+265% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $3.4M | 33% |
| Spain | $700K | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $624K | 6.1% |
| India | $600K | 5.8% |
| China | $510K | 5% |
| Hong Kong | $458K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $441K | 4.3% |
| United States | $353K | 3.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $337K | 3.3% |
| Australia | $292K | 2.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $29.00 per kg, 116% above the world average of $13.44. 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.
Finished cattle leather (other) imports to the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported finished cattle leather (other) worth $4.6 million (194 tonnes). Most of the value came from Italy (47%), Netherlands (23%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+795% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.2M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 23% |
| Spain | $373K | 8.1% |
| United States | $219K | 4.8% |
| India | $130K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $108K | 2.4% |
| France | $69K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $66K | 1.4% |
| Pakistan | $64K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom finished cattle leather (other) exports (HS 4107.99): 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 4107.99: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, incl. parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, no hair, excluding leather of heading 41.14, and whole hides and skins, and sides, (full grains, unsplit and grain splits).
Common questions
What is the value of finished cattle leather (other) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported finished cattle leather (other) worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 355 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 115 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished cattle leather (other) from the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Spain (7%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 67 buyer countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished cattle leather (other) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $29.00 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $13.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of finished cattle leather (other) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2022 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import finished cattle leather (other)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished cattle leather (other)?
The HS code for finished cattle leather (other) is subheading 4107.99. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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