41044111 - Whole bovine (including - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles is highly concentrated. 🇧🇩 Bangladesh captures 44.4% of imports (€915K), followed by 🇮🇳 India (42.6%). With an HHI of 3828, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles are 🇨🇳 China, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇳 Vietnam. 🇨🇳 China absorbs 41.3% of European exports (€2.0M).

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 46.2% of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles imports, well ahead of 🇵🇹 Portugal (32.6%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇫🇷 France.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were surging, shifting by 135.6% and 38.0% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles (NC8 41044111) is 🇧🇩 Bangladesh, accounting for 44.4% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles?

The extra-EU trade balance for Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles (NC8 41044111) is €2.8M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €2.1M, exports: €4.8M).

How much does the EU import of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles?

The EU imported €2.1M of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles (NC8 41044111) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 135K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles?

The weighted average import price of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles (NC8 41044111) is €15.24/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles?

The leading EU member state importer of Whole bovine (including buffalo) hides and skins, of a unit surface area not exceeding 28|square feet (2,6|m$2), East India kip, whole or with the head and legs removed, each of a net weight of not more than 4,5|kg, not further prepared than vegetable tanned, whether or not having undergone certain treatments, but obviously unsuitable for immediate use for the manufacture of leather articles (NC8 41044111) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 46.2% of EU imports.

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€915K	44.4%	56K kg
2	🇮🇳 India	€876K	42.6%	60K kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€102K	4.9%	2K kg
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€62K	3.0%	5K kg
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	2.4%	3K kg
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€8K	0.4%	100 kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	41.3%	145K kg
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	24.2%	62K kg
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€433K	9.0%	20K kg
4	🇰🇭 Cambodia	€356K	7.4%	26K kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€175K	3.6%	7K kg
6	🇽🇸 XS	€67K	1.4%	14K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€915K	56Kt	€16.35/kg	45.4%
2	🇮🇳 India	€876K	60Kt	€14.60/kg	43.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€102K	2Kt	€55.59/kg	5.1%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€62K	5Kt	€13.07/kg	3.1%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	3Kt	€19.11/kg	2.5%
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€8K	100	€82.42/kg	0.4%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€2.0M	145Kt	€13.69/kg	47.5%
2	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	62Kt	€18.78/kg	27.9%
3	🇻🇳 Vietnam	€433K	20Kt	€21.39/kg	10.3%
4	🇰🇭 KH	€356K	26Kt	€13.56/kg	8.5%
5	🇮🇳 India	€175K	7Kt	€24.56/kg	4.2%
6	🇽🇸 XS	€67K	14Kt	€4.87/kg	1.6%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇧🇩 Bangladesh	€915K	56Kt	€16.35/kg	45.4%
2	🇮🇳 India	€876K	60Kt	€14.60/kg	43.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€102K	2Kt	€55.59/kg	5.1%
4	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€62K	5Kt	€13.07/kg	3.1%
5	🇦🇷 Argentina	€50K	3Kt	€19.11/kg	2.5%
6	🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates	€8K	100	€82.42/kg	0.4%

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