4105 - RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 54.1% of imports (€298.6M), followed by 🇳🇬 Nigeria (17.9%). With an HHI of 3317, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared are 🇨🇳 China, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇽🇸 XS. 🇨🇳 China absorbs 39.8% of European exports (€19.5M).

Within the EU, 🇮🇹 Italy concentrates 75.6% of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared imports, well ahead of 🇪🇸 Spain (20.4%). The top importing member states are 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (22.1%) while exports were declining (-9.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared (NC8 4105) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 54.1% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared?

The extra-EU trade balance for RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared (NC8 4105) is €-502.6M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €551.6M, exports: €49.0M).

How much does the EU import of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared?

The EU imported €551.6M of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared (NC8 4105) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 56.3M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared?

The weighted average import price of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared (NC8 4105) is €9.80/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared?

The leading EU member state importer of RAW HIDES AND SKINS (OTHER THAN FURSKINS) AND LEATHER, Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared (NC8 4105) is 🇮🇹 Italy, accounting for 75.6% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (22.1%) while exports were declining (-9.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€298.6M	54.1%	29.0M kg
2	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€98.5M	17.9%	6.7M kg
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€33.7M	6.1%	1.0M kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€21.5M	3.9%	3.6M kg
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€12.2M	2.2%	2.4M kg
6	🇩🇿 Algeria	€10.5M	1.9%	2.8M kg
7	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€10.0M	1.8%	382K kg
8	🇧🇷 Brazil	€9.6M	1.7%	290K kg
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€4.3M	0.8%	680K kg
10	🇮🇶 Iraq	€1.6M	0.3%	745K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.5M	39.8%	2.4M kg
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€5.0M	10.2%	796K kg
3	🇽🇸 XS	€4.8M	9.8%	218K kg
4	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€4.5M	9.1%	790K kg
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.3M	4.6%	237K kg
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.1M	4.3%	52K kg
7	🇲🇽 Mexico	€841K	1.7%	183K kg
8	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€588K	1.2%	61K kg
9	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€345K	0.7%	39K kg
10	🇮🇳 India	€295K	0.6%	160K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€298.6M	29.0Mt	€10.28/kg	59.7%
2	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€98.5M	6.7Mt	€14.74/kg	19.7%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€33.7M	1.0Mt	€33.10/kg	6.7%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€21.5M	3.6Mt	€5.98/kg	4.3%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€12.2M	2.4Mt	€5.05/kg	2.4%
6	🇩🇿 Algeria	€10.5M	2.8Mt	€3.78/kg	2.1%
7	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€10.0M	382Kt	€26.12/kg	2.0%
8	🇧🇷 Brazil	€9.6M	290Kt	€32.99/kg	1.9%
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€4.3M	680Kt	€6.38/kg	0.9%
10	🇮🇶 Iraq	€1.6M	745Kt	€2.14/kg	0.3%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€19.5M	2.4Mt	€8.23/kg	48.4%
2	🇧🇷 Brazil	€5.0M	796Kt	€6.30/kg	12.5%
3	🇽🇸 XS	€4.8M	218Kt	€22.04/kg	11.9%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.5M	790Kt	€5.66/kg	11.1%
5	🇯🇵 Japan	€2.3M	237Kt	€9.60/kg	5.6%
6	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€2.1M	52Kt	€40.90/kg	5.3%
7	🇲🇽 Mexico	€841K	183Kt	€4.58/kg	2.1%
8	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€588K	61Kt	€9.67/kg	1.5%
9	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€345K	39Kt	€8.88/kg	0.9%
10	🇮🇳 India	€295K	160Kt	€1.85/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€298.6M	29.0Mt	€10.28/kg	59.7%
2	🇳🇬 Nigeria	€98.5M	6.7Mt	€14.74/kg	19.7%
3	🇲🇦 Morocco	€33.7M	1.0Mt	€33.10/kg	6.7%
4	🇹🇷 Turkey	€21.5M	3.6Mt	€5.98/kg	4.3%
5	🇹🇳 Tunisia	€12.2M	2.4Mt	€5.05/kg	2.4%
6	🇩🇿 Algeria	€10.5M	2.8Mt	€3.78/kg	2.1%
7	🇵🇰 Pakistan	€10.0M	382Kt	€26.12/kg	2.0%
8	🇧🇷 Brazil	€9.6M	290Kt	€32.99/kg	1.9%
9	🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	€4.3M	680Kt	€6.38/kg	0.9%
10	🇮🇶 Iraq	€1.6M	745Kt	€2.14/kg	0.3%

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