Leather belt imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather belt by the United States reached $476.8 million in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value rose 16% on 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 | $476.8M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $410.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $547.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $525.8M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $295.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $410.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2018 | $428.8M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $447.5M | 7.7K t |
Where the United States imports leather belt from
Most of the value came from Italy (18%), India (17%), France (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $86.6M | 18% |
| India | $82.0M | 17% |
| France | $65.9M | 14% |
| China | $48.7M | 10% |
| Taiwan | $36.0M | 7.5% |
| Guatemala | $30.6M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $28.4M | 6% |
| Spain | $25.5M | 5.4% |
| Cambodia | $20.3M | 4.3% |
| Vietnam | $20.2M | 4.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.18 per kg, close to the world average of $44.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather belt exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported leather belt worth $21.4 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Canada (28%), Japan (7%), China (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.9M | 28% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 7% |
| China | $1.1M | 5% |
| Netherlands | $852K | 4% |
| Italy | $750K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $720K | 3.4% |
| Dominican Republic | $719K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $697K | 3.3% |
| France | $592K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $590K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States leather belt imports (HS 4203.30): 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 4203.30: Clothing accessories: belts and bandoliers, of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather belt imported by the United States?
The United States imported leather belt worth $476.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 218 countries worldwide, with 19% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather belt to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($86.6 million), followed by India (17%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 106 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather belt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.18 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $44.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather belt to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $447.5 million in 2017 to $476.8 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $547.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $442.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export leather belt?
Yes. The United States exported $21.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Japan and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $455.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather belt?
The HS code for leather belt is subheading 4203.30. 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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