Leather luggage imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported leather luggage worth $76.9 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. That is 20% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $156.8 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 | $76.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $95.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $94.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $78.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $56.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $89.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $156.8M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $124.2M | 2.3K t |
Where the United States imports leather luggage from
The largest suppliers were Italy (20%), China (20%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Pakistan grew fastest (+295% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $15.6M | 20% |
| China | $15.5M | 20% |
| India | $13.6M | 18% |
| France | $9.2M | 12% |
| Vietnam | $3.6M | 4.7% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 4.3% |
| Cambodia | $2.8M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2% |
| Pakistan | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.94 per kg, close to the world average of $22.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather luggage exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported leather luggage worth $12.1 million (278 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 169 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Canada (20%), Mexico (11%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+397% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $2.4M | 20% |
| Mexico | $1.4M | 11% |
| China | $818K | 6.8% |
| Italy | $684K | 5.7% |
| Qatar | $588K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $542K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $470K | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $465K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $450K | 3.7% |
| Kuwait | $392K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States leather luggage imports (HS 4202.11): 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 4202.11: Cases and containers: trunks, suit-cases, vanity-cases, executive-cases, brief-cases, school satchels and similar containers, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of leather luggage imported by the United States?
The United States imported leather luggage worth $76.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 207 countries worldwide, with 9% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather luggage to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($15.6 million), followed by China (20%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 91 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather luggage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.94 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $22.10 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 luggage to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.2 million in 2017 to $76.9 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $156.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $96.6 million a year.
Does the United States also export leather luggage?
Yes. The United States exported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and China. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $64.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather luggage?
The HS code for leather luggage is subheading 4202.11. 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 4202 page.
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