🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of finished leather: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $2.2 million of finished leather in 2024 (43 tonnes). That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $5.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of finished leather by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.2M | 43 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 70 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 55 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 270 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 162 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 80 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports finished leather to
The largest buyer markets were United States (38%), Indonesia (16%), Nigeria (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $827K | 38% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $344K | 16% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $208K | 9.6% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $163K | 7.6% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $122K | 5.6% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $71K | 3.3% |
| 🇬🇷 Greece | $58K | 2.7% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $57K | 2.6% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $44K | 2.1% |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | $37K | 1.7% |
Types of finished leather under HS 4113
| 4113.10 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather… | 66% |
| 4113.90 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids… | 18% |
| 4113.30 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of… | 15% |
| 4113.20 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather… | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4113.
Average export price of finished leather
The average declared value was about $50.46 per kg, 63% above the world average of $30.88. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports finished leather
Imports of finished leather by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (55 tonnes). China alone supplied 53% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.1M | 53% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $327K | 16% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $183K | 8.7% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $93K | 4.4% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $47K | 2.3% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $44K | 2.1% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $31K | 1.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $28K | 1.4% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $26K | 1.3% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $22K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Finished leather trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of finished leather imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported finished leather worth $2.1 million in 2024 (55 tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import finished leather from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (53%), Italy (16%), India (9%).
What is the average import price of finished leather in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $38.16 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $30.88 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export finished leather?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported finished leather worth $2.2 million in 2024, mainly to United States, Indonesia, Nigeria.
What is the HS code for finished leather?
Finished leather falls under HS heading 4113 (Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading finished leather with the United Kingdom?
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