Leather tanning and processing machinery imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United States imported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $7.3 million (660 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $16.4 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 | $7.3M | 661 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 720 t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 816 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 761 t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 570 t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 890 t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 855 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the United States imports leather tanning and processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.1M | 57% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 20% |
| China | $424K | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $360K | 5% |
| Netherlands | $333K | 4.6% |
| Austria | $218K | 3% |
| Turkey | $99K | 1.4% |
| France | $82K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $54K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $44K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.00 per kg, close to the world average of $9.36.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather tanning and processing machinery exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $3.5 million (269 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 82 countries for exports of this product. Mexico alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Colombia grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.1M | 61% |
| Australia | $381K | 11% |
| India | $342K | 9.7% |
| Poland | $175K | 5% |
| Colombia | $143K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $47K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $45K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $45K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $38K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $33K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States leather tanning and processing machinery imports (HS 8453.10): 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 8453.10: Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning and processing machinery imported by the United States?
The United States imported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 660 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 139 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning and processing machinery to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (6%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning and processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.00 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $9.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather tanning and processing machinery to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2017 at $16.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
Does the United States also export leather tanning and processing machinery?
Yes. The United States exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Australia and India. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery?
The HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery is subheading 8453.10. 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.
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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