Leather apparel imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather apparel by the United States reached $326.1 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 214 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $326.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $321.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $375.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $267.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $210.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $308.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $364.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $373.4M | 3.7K t |
Where the United States imports leather apparel from
Most of the value came from Italy (30%), India (22%), Pakistan (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $97.7M | 30% |
| India | $72.6M | 22% |
| Pakistan | $30.6M | 9.4% |
| Turkey | $27.4M | 8.4% |
| France | $27.2M | 8.4% |
| China | $19.3M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $6.8M | 2.1% |
| Germany | $6.2M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $128.13 per kg, 47% above the world average of $87.46. 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.
Leather apparel exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported leather apparel worth $46.3 million (163 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Venezuela (12%), Italy (11%), Japan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Venezuela grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | $5.5M | 12% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 11% |
| Japan | $3.7M | 8% |
| France | $3.3M | 7.2% |
| Bahamas | $2.5M | 5.4% |
| Panama | $2.2M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $1.8M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.7% |
| China | $1.7M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States leather apparel imports (HS 4203.10): 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 4203.10: Apparel: articles of apparel, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather apparel imported by the United States?
The United States imported leather apparel worth $326.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 214 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather apparel to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($97.7 million), followed by India (22%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 103 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 28% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather apparel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $128.13 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $87.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of leather apparel to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $373.4 million in 2017 to $326.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $375.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $318.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export leather apparel?
Yes. The United States exported $46.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Venezuela, Italy and Japan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $279.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather apparel?
The HS code for leather apparel is subheading 4203.10. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4203 page.
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