Patent leather imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $15.0 million of patent leather in 2024 (321 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 118 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $21.7 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 | $15.0M | 321 t |
| 2023 | $16.7M | 354 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 388 t |
| 2021 | $21.7M | 498 t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 401 t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 472 t |
| 2018 | $19.3M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 465 t |
Where the United States imports patent leather from
Italy alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.6M | 97% |
| Brazil | $122K | 0.8% |
| France | $90K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $48K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $37K | 0.3% |
| Argentina | $27K | 0.2% |
| Dominican Republic | $21K | 0.1% |
| Greece | $13K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $7K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.80 per kg, 126% above the world average of $20.75. 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.
Patent leather exports from the United States
Exports of patent leather by the United States reached $4.3 million in 2024 (99 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 76 countries. Mexico alone took 74% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $3.2M | 74% |
| Italy | $252K | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $251K | 5.8% |
| Peru | $242K | 5.6% |
| Austria | $168K | 3.9% |
| France | $86K | 2% |
| Serbia | $59K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $19K | 0.4% |
| Guyana | $13K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $11K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States patent leather imports (HS 4114.20): 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 4114.20: Leather: patent leather and laminated patent leather: metallised leather.
Common questions
What is the value of patent leather imported by the United States?
The United States imported patent leather worth $15.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 321 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 118 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply patent leather to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($14.6 million), followed by Brazil (1%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Argentina grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of patent leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.80 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $20.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of patent leather to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $15.0 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $21.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export patent leather?
Yes. The United States exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Italy and the United Kingdom. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for patent leather?
The HS code for patent leather is subheading 4114.20. It sits in HS chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4114 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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