Raw cattle hide pieces exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $3.2 million of raw cattle hide pieces in 2024 (5.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $6.4 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 | $3.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 4.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports raw cattle hide pieces to
Germany alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.7M | 54% |
| Netherlands | $598K | 19% |
| Slovenia | $235K | 7.4% |
| Vietnam | $192K | 6.1% |
| Japan | $151K | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $98K | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $96K | 3% |
| Togo | $26K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $26K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.59 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom raw cattle hide pieces exports (HS 4101.90): 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 4101.90: Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hide pieces exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported raw cattle hide pieces worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 109 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cattle hide pieces from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the Netherlands (19%) and Slovenia (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 17 buyer countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cattle hide pieces per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.59 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw cattle hide pieces from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2017 at $6.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hide pieces?
The HS code for raw cattle hide pieces is subheading 4101.90. 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 4101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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