Crust cattle leather (full grain) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crust cattle leather (full grain) by the United States reached $28.9 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $74.9 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 | $28.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $36.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $43.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $27.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $54.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $74.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $58.2M | 2.9K t |
Where the United States imports crust cattle leather (full grain) from
Most of the value came from Argentina (34%), Brazil (30%), Germany (24%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $9.8M | 34% |
| Brazil | $8.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $6.9M | 24% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 6% |
| Italy | $927K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $222K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $124K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $104K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $93K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $43K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.37 per kg, 32% above the world average of $10.89. 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.
Crust cattle leather (full grain) exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $28.3 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 84 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+166% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.1M | 57% |
| Hungary | $7.0M | 25% |
| Costa Rica | $2.1M | 7.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $535K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $318K | 1.1% |
| China | $152K | 0.5% |
| Hong Kong | $125K | 0.4% |
| Vietnam | $123K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $112K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States crust cattle leather (full grain) imports (HS 4104.41): 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 4104.41: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the dry state (crust), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of crust cattle leather (full grain) imported by the United States?
The United States imported crust cattle leather (full grain) worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 107 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply crust cattle leather (full grain) to the United States?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by Brazil (30%) and Germany (24%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of crust cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.37 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $10.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crust cattle leather (full grain) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.2 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $74.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export crust cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. The United States exported $28.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Hungary and Costa Rica. That compares with imports of $28.9 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for crust cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.41. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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