Raw animal hides (misc.) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of raw animal hides (misc.) by the United States reached $12.9 million in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 112 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.2 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $10.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.2M | 9.7K t |
Where the United States exports raw animal hides (misc.) to
Most of it went to China (34%), Thailand (28%), Pakistan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+509% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 34% |
| Thailand | $3.5M | 28% |
| Pakistan | $2.0M | 15% |
| Mexico | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Hong Kong | $768K | 6% |
| Taiwan | $420K | 3.3% |
| Cambodia | $230K | 1.8% |
| Colombia | $108K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $95K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $78K | 0.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.99 per kg, close to the world average of $2.02.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Raw animal hides (misc.) imports to the United States
The United States imported $1.3 million of raw animal hides (misc.) in 2024 (101 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. South Africa alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $680K | 52% |
| Canada | $224K | 17% |
| Namibia | $221K | 17% |
| Brazil | $105K | 8% |
| Italy | $36K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $14K | 1.1% |
| Colombia | $8K | 0.6% |
| Australia | $6K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 0.2% |
| Iceland | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States raw animal hides (misc.) exports (HS 4103.90): 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 4103.90: Hides and skins: raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw animal hides (misc.) exported by the United States?
The United States exported raw animal hides (misc.) worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 112 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw animal hides (misc.) from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Thailand (28%) and Pakistan (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 24 buyer countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw animal hides (misc.) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.99 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of raw animal hides (misc.) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.2 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2017 at $23.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does the United States also import raw animal hides (misc.)?
Yes. The United States imported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Africa, Canada and Namibia. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $11.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw animal hides (misc.)?
The HS code for raw animal hides (misc.) is subheading 4103.90. 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 4103 page.
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