Full-grain cattle leather exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $36.5 million of full-grain cattle leather in 2024 (978 tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 98 countries. That is 36% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.5M | 979 t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 577 t |
| 2022 | $25.8M | 568 t |
| 2021 | $29.0M | 693 t |
| 2020 | $23.6M | 642 t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 995 t |
| 2018 | $37.2M | 943 t |
| 2017 | $45.0M | 1.2K t |
Where the United States exports full-grain cattle leather to
The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (28%), United Arab Emirates (15%), Mexico (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+279% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $10.1M | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5.3M | 15% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 12% |
| Cambodia | $2.3M | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 4.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.5M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $1.1M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $773K | 2.1% |
| China | $735K | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.28 per kg, 59% above the world average of $23.41. 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.
Full-grain cattle leather imports to the United States
The United States imported $31.9 million of full-grain cattle leather in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 129 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Canada (21%), Italy (17%), Argentina (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Uruguay grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $6.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 17% |
| Argentina | $2.6M | 8.3% |
| Brazil | $2.4M | 7.5% |
| China | $2.1M | 6.6% |
| Austria | $2.0M | 6.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 6.2% |
| Uruguay | $1.4M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $1.0M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States full-grain cattle leather exports (HS 4107.11): 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 4107.11: 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, full grain, unsplit.
Common questions
What is the value of full-grain cattle leather exported by the United States?
The United States exported full-grain cattle leather worth $36.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 978 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 98 countries worldwide, with 9% of world exports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries buy full-grain cattle leather from the United States?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 28% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (15%) and Mexico (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 279% on the year.
What is the average export price of full-grain cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $37.28 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $23.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of full-grain cattle leather from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $45.0 million in 2017 to $36.5 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2017 at $45.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import full-grain cattle leather?
Yes. The United States imported $31.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, Italy and Argentina. That compares with exports of $36.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for full-grain cattle leather?
The HS code for full-grain cattle leather is subheading 4107.11. 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 4107 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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