Corrected cattle leather imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $192.8 million of corrected cattle leather in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $264.3 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 | $192.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2023 | $173.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $224.9M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $213.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $160.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $196.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $236.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2017 | $264.3M | 7.4K t |
Where the United States imports corrected cattle leather from
Italy alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $114.7M | 60% |
| Brazil | $22.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $13.1M | 6.8% |
| Germany | $12.3M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $10.3M | 5.4% |
| Sweden | $4.1M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 1.2% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.00 per kg, 65% above the world average of $23.61. 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.
Corrected cattle leather exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported corrected cattle leather worth $33.5 million (748 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Mexico accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $22.4M | 67% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 7.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Austria | $824K | 2.5% |
| China | $804K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $631K | 1.9% |
| India | $580K | 1.7% |
| Hungary | $495K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $432K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States corrected cattle leather imports (HS 4107.12): 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 4107.12: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, other than leather of heading 41.14, whole hides and skins, grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of corrected cattle leather imported by the United States?
The United States imported corrected cattle leather worth $192.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 131 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply corrected cattle leather to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($114.7 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and the United Kingdom (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 140% on the year.
What is the average import price of corrected cattle leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.00 per kg in 2024, 65% above the world average of $23.61 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of corrected cattle leather to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $264.3 million in 2017 to $192.8 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2017 at $264.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.7 million a year.
Does the United States also export corrected cattle leather?
Yes. The United States exported $33.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $159.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for corrected cattle leather?
The HS code for corrected cattle leather is subheading 4107.12. 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 4107 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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