Leather goods manufacturing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported leather goods manufacturing machinery worth $3.1 million (86 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 149 countries. That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $3.1M | 86 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 121 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 102 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 193 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 137 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 141 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 102 t |
Where the United States imports leather goods manufacturing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (38%), China (29%), South Korea (9%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 38% |
| China | $907K | 29% |
| South Korea | $293K | 9.4% |
| France | $224K | 7.2% |
| Germany | $203K | 6.5% |
| Canada | $86K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $65K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $27K | 0.9% |
| Costa Rica | $20K | 0.6% |
| Bulgaria | $16K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.20 per kg, 202% above the world average of $11.99. 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 goods manufacturing machinery exports from the United States
Exports of leather goods manufacturing machinery by the United States reached $2.3 million in 2024 (56 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 88 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Mexico (30%), Australia (19%), Taiwan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Dominican Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $694K | 30% |
| Australia | $437K | 19% |
| Taiwan | $286K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $268K | 11% |
| Canada | $161K | 6.8% |
| Dominican Republic | $88K | 3.8% |
| China | $87K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $76K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $47K | 2% |
| Italy | $38K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States leather goods manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.80): 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 8453.80: Machinery: for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather goods manufacturing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported leather goods manufacturing machinery worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 86 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 149 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather goods manufacturing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by China (29%) and South Korea (9%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 382% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather goods manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.20 per kg in 2024, 202% above the world average of $11.99 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 goods manufacturing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
Does the United States also export leather goods manufacturing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Australia and Taiwan. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $754 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for leather goods manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for leather goods manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.80. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8453 page.
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