Small leather goods imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of small leather goods by the United Kingdom reached $90.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $238.0 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 | $90.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $105.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $121.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $136.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $137.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $229.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $238.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $236.6M | 3.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports small leather goods from
Most of the value came from Italy (29%), India (24%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.1M | 29% |
| India | $22.0M | 24% |
| China | $14.8M | 16% |
| France | $13.5M | 15% |
| Turkey | $2.1M | 2.3% |
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $75.37 per kg, 32% below the world average of $110.26, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Small leather goods exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of small leather goods by the United Kingdom reached $42.4 million in 2024 (325 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 182 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (36%), Hong Kong (11%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $15.2M | 36% |
| Hong Kong | $4.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 9.5% |
| Macao | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| France | $1.4M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Ireland | $931K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom small leather goods imports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported small leather goods worth $90.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 210 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply small leather goods to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($26.1 million), followed by India (24%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $75.37 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $110.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of small leather goods to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $236.6 million in 2017 to $90.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $238.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $161.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export small leather goods?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $42.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Hong Kong and Japan. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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