Leather luggage imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported leather luggage worth $38.8 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 207 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $70.3 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 | $38.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $37.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $40.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $66.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $67.6M | 3.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports leather luggage from
The largest suppliers were Italy (27%), China (26%), India (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.4M | 27% |
| China | $10.1M | 26% |
| India | $6.1M | 16% |
| France | $4.0M | 10% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 5.3% |
| Ireland | $1.3M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $670K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $586K | 1.5% |
| Morocco | $488K | 1.3% |
| United States | $450K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.13 per kg, close to the world average of $22.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather luggage exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $27.4 million of leather luggage in 2024 (775 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 169 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Macao (36%), Netherlands (6%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Macao | $9.9M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 6% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 5.3% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 4% |
| China | $972K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $804K | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $686K | 2.5% |
| Ireland | $673K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom leather luggage imports (HS 4202.11): 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 4202.11: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather luggage imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported leather luggage worth $38.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 207 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather luggage to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by China (26%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 323% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather luggage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.13 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $22.10 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 luggage to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $67.6 million in 2017 to $38.8 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $70.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export leather luggage?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $27.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Macao, the Netherlands and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather luggage?
The HS code for leather luggage is subheading 4202.11. 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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