Chamois leather imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $5.1 million of chamois leather in 2024 (208 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 135 countries. That is 9% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.8 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 | $5.1M | 208 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 240 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 287 t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 242 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 213 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 238 t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 211 t |
Where the United States imports chamois leather from
One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 52% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.6M | 52% |
| Turkey | $1.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $488K | 9.6% |
| China | $255K | 5% |
| Brazil | $210K | 4.1% |
| Greece | $129K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $109K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $102K | 2% |
| Romania | $59K | 1.2% |
| Colombia | $42K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.47 per kg, 55% above the world average of $15.79. 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.
Chamois leather exports from the United States
The United States exported $1.3 million of chamois leather in 2024 (61 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 85% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $1.1M | 85% |
| Canada | $39K | 2.9% |
| Nicaragua | $38K | 2.9% |
| Barbados | $23K | 1.7% |
| Bahamas | $17K | 1.3% |
| France | $14K | 1.1% |
| Guyana | $14K | 1.1% |
| Singapore | $10K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chamois leather imports (HS 4114.10): 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 4114.10: Leather: chamois (including combination chamois).
Common questions
What is the value of chamois leather imported by the United States?
The United States imported chamois leather worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 208 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 135 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply chamois leather to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of chamois leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.47 per kg in 2024, 55% above the world average of $15.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chamois leather to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export chamois leather?
Yes. The United States exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada and Nicaragua. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for chamois leather?
The HS code for chamois leather is subheading 4114.10. 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 4114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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