Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) by the United Kingdom reached $22.3 million in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 27% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.2 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 | $22.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.5M | 6.1K t |
| 2022 | $19.6M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 7.7K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 11.3K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2018 | $33.2M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $26.3M | 9.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports wet blue cattle leather (full grain) to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (42%), Belgium (31%), France (23%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+111% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.4M | 42% |
| Belgium | $7.0M | 31% |
| France | $5.1M | 23% |
| Japan | $237K | 1.1% |
| China | $122K | 0.6% |
| Poland | $118K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $89K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $87K | 0.4% |
| India | $58K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $56K | 0.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.54 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.74. 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.
Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) by the United Kingdom reached $4.3 million in 2024 (538 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Denmark (35%), Italy (30%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+173% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $1.5M | 35% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 30% |
| Germany | $783K | 18% |
| Spain | $318K | 7.4% |
| Brazil | $171K | 4% |
| Argentina | $54K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $53K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $43K | 1% |
| France | $28K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $13K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports (HS 4104.11): 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 4104.11: Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported wet blue cattle leather (full grain) worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 93 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue cattle leather (full grain) from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by Belgium (31%) and France (23%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 23 buyer countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.54 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.74 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.3 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $33.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.5 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Denmark, Italy and Germany. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $18.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.11. 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 4104 page.
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