Wet blue cattle leather exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of wet blue cattle leather by the United States reached $53.3 million in 2024 (27.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $144.0 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 | $53.3M | 27.9K t |
| 2023 | $65.6M | 33.3K t |
| 2022 | $73.8M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $61.7M | 31.0K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $106.5M | 57.8K t |
| 2018 | $144.0M | 54.7K t |
| 2017 | $114.2M | 47.4K t |
Where the United States exports wet blue cattle leather to
Thailand alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+108% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $27.7M | 52% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $5.6M | 11% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 9.1% |
| Vietnam | $4.0M | 7.6% |
| China | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| India | $852K | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $743K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $690K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $474K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.91 per kg, 39% above the world average of $1.37. 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.
Wet blue cattle leather imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported wet blue cattle leather worth $881 thousand (261 tonnes). Most of the value came from Mexico (45%), Italy (18%), France (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $396K | 45% |
| Italy | $160K | 18% |
| France | $133K | 15% |
| China | $55K | 6.2% |
| Vietnam | $37K | 4.2% |
| Canada | $23K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $22K | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $19K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $16K | 1.8% |
| Pakistan | $5K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wet blue cattle leather exports (HS 4104.19): 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 4104.19: Tanned or crust hides and skins: bovine or equine, without hair on, in the wet state (including wet blue), excluding full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue cattle leather exported by the United States?
The United States exported wet blue cattle leather worth $53.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 89 countries worldwide, with 7% of world exports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue cattle leather from the United States?
Thailand was the largest buyer with 52% of the value ($27.7 million), followed by Italy (12%) and Taiwan (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 buyer countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 259% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.91 per kg in 2024, 39% above the world average of $1.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of wet blue cattle leather from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $114.2 million in 2017 to $53.3 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2018 at $144.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $84.9 million a year.
Does the United States also import wet blue cattle leather?
Yes. The United States imported $881 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Italy and France. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $52.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue cattle leather?
The HS code for wet blue cattle leather is subheading 4104.19. 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 4104 page.
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