Leather handbag imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported leather handbag worth $624.6 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 214 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $842.7 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 | $624.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $689.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2022 | $687.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $560.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $569.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $839.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2018 | $842.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2017 | $812.2M | 7.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather handbag from
Most of the value came from Italy (42%), France (28%), India (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $260.3M | 42% |
| France | $177.1M | 28% |
| India | $57.7M | 9.2% |
| Spain | $36.2M | 5.8% |
| China | $34.4M | 5.5% |
| Vietnam | $11.8M | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $9.6M | 1.5% |
| Cambodia | $7.3M | 1.2% |
| Romania | $5.1M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $3.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $137.49 per kg, close to the world average of $140.47.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather handbag exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $240.9 million of leather handbag in 2024 (474 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 198 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Hong Kong (20%), Macao (17%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+665% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $47.3M | 20% |
| Macao | $40.0M | 17% |
| China | $35.1M | 15% |
| Italy | $25.0M | 10% |
| United States | $16.6M | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 4.4% |
| Ireland | $9.9M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.9M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leather handbag imports (HS 4202.21): 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 4202.21: Cases and containers: handbags (whether or not with shoulder strap and including those without handle), with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather handbag imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather handbag worth $624.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 214 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather handbag to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($260.3 million), followed by France (28%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 89 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of leather handbag per kg?
The average declared import value was about $137.49 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $140.47 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather handbag to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $812.2 million in 2017 to $624.6 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $842.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $703.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather handbag?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $240.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Macao and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $383.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather handbag?
The HS code for leather handbag is subheading 4202.21. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4202 page.
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