Small leather goods imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $441.7 million of small leather goods in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 210 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $561.0 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 | $441.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $431.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $561.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $431.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2020 | $310.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $478.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $522.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $520.8M | 4.1K t |
Where the United States imports small leather goods from
The largest suppliers were India (24%), France (20%), Italy (19%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $105.7M | 24% |
| France | $88.5M | 20% |
| Italy | $84.8M | 19% |
| Vietnam | $45.3M | 10% |
| China | $29.8M | 6.8% |
| Cambodia | $14.4M | 3.3% |
| Philippines | $12.1M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $11.3M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $7.0M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $165.16 per kg, 50% above the world average of $110.26. 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.
Small leather goods exports from the United States
In 2024, the United States exported small leather goods worth $22.6 million (152 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Canada (23%), Mexico (15%), China (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+193% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $5.2M | 23% |
| Mexico | $3.4M | 15% |
| China | $3.2M | 14% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 10% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $919K | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $739K | 3.3% |
| Chile | $658K | 2.9% |
| France | $509K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $406K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States small leather goods imports (HS 4202.31): 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 4202.31: Cases and containers: of a kind normally carried in the pocket or in the handbag, with outer surface of leather or of composition leather.
Common questions
What is the value of small leather goods imported by the United States?
The United States imported small leather goods worth $441.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 210 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply small leather goods to the United States?
India was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($105.7 million), followed by France (20%) and Italy (19%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 96 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of small leather goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $165.16 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $110.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of small leather goods to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520.8 million in 2017 to $441.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $561.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $462.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export small leather goods?
Yes. The United States exported $22.6 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 $419.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for small leather goods?
The HS code for small leather goods is subheading 4202.31. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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