Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported wet blue cattle leather (full grain) worth $392.4 million (196.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 93 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $603.6 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 | $392.4M | 196.7K t |
| 2023 | $364.2M | 161.3K t |
| 2022 | $420.8M | 155.7K t |
| 2021 | $482.4M | 172.5K t |
| 2020 | $309.2M | 154.3K t |
| 2019 | $416.8M | 173.9K t |
| 2018 | $477.1M | 140.4K t |
| 2017 | $603.6M | 170.8K t |
Where the United States exports wet blue cattle leather (full grain) to
The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (36%), China (22%), Italy (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $141.6M | 36% |
| China | $88.0M | 22% |
| Italy | $72.0M | 18% |
| Mexico | $34.7M | 8.8% |
| Brazil | $17.0M | 4.3% |
| Thailand | $15.4M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $7.6M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 1.1% |
| India | $3.4M | 0.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $3.1M | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, close to the world average of $1.74.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) imports to the United States
Imports of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) by the United States reached $2.5 million in 2024 (922 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Italy (37%), Brazil (29%), Spain (19%). Among the main suppliers, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $943K | 37% |
| Brazil | $733K | 29% |
| Spain | $494K | 20% |
| Zimbabwe | $64K | 2.5% |
| France | $62K | 2.5% |
| Argentina | $44K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $42K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $21K | 0.8% |
| Slovakia | $21K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exports (HS 4104.11): 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 4104.11: Tanned or crust hides and skins: without hair on, bovine or equine, in the wet state (including wet blue), full grains, unsplit: grain splits.
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) exported by the United States?
The United States exported wet blue cattle leather (full grain) worth $392.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 196.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 93 countries worldwide, with 28% of world exports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue cattle leather (full grain) from the United States?
Vietnam was the largest buyer with 36% of the value ($141.6 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 36 buyer countries in total. The Dominican Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue cattle leather (full grain) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $1.74 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 (full grain) from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $603.6 million in 2017 to $392.4 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $603.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $433.3 million a year.
Does the United States also import wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
Yes. The United States imported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Brazil and Spain. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $389.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain)?
The HS code for wet blue cattle leather (full grain) is subheading 4104.11. 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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