🇺🇸 United States exports of raw hides and skins: 2024 trade data
Exports of raw hides and skins by the United States reached $151.4 million in 2024 (34.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 117 countries for exports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $191.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of raw hides and skins by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $151.4M | 34.7K t |
| 2023 | $138.7M | 51.1K t |
| 2022 | $155.5M | 32.5K t |
| 2021 | $113.1M | 33.3K t |
| 2020 | $132.8M | 39.9K t |
| 2019 | $167.0M | 33.9K t |
| 2018 | $191.9M | 37.0K t |
| 2017 | $188.1M | 46.8K t |
Where the United States exports raw hides and skins to
The largest buyer markets were France (30%), Germany (30%), Singapore (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $45.7M | 30% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $45.1M | 30% |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | $19.4M | 13% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $12.9M | 8.5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $7.0M | 4.7% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $7.0M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $6.1M | 4.1% |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | $2.0M | 1.3% |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | $1.7M | 1.1% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.4M | 0.9% |
Types of raw hides and skins under HS 4103
| 4103.20 | Hides and skins: raw, of reptiles (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further… | 79% |
| 4103.30 | Hides and skins: raw, of swine, (fresh or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further… | 13% |
| 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… | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4103.
Average export price of raw hides and skins
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also imports raw hides and skins
Imports of raw hides and skins by the United States reached $1.4 million in 2024 (198 tonnes). The largest suppliers were South Africa (48%), Canada (16%), Namibia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $687K | 48% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $224K | 16% |
| Namibia | $221K | 16% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $106K | 7.4% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $105K | 7.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $37K | 2.6% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $14K | 1% |
| 🇨🇴 Colombia | $8K | 0.6% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $6K | 0.4% |
| 🇨🇮 Cote d'Ivoire | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Raw hides and skins trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of raw hides and skins imported by the United States?
The United States imported raw hides and skins worth $1.4 million in 2024 (198 tonnes).
Where does the United States import raw hides and skins from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were South Africa (48%), Canada (16%), Namibia (16%).
What is the average import price of raw hides and skins in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $7.19 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.67 per kg.
Does the United States export raw hides and skins?
Yes. The United States exported raw hides and skins worth $151.4 million in 2024, mainly to France, Germany, Singapore.
What is the HS code for raw hides and skins?
Raw hides and skins falls under HS heading 4103 (Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading raw hides and skins with the United States?
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