Leather Export From Pakistan 2026 Market Overview & Trends

Pakistan's leather export value peaked in 2022 at $116.7 million but has since declined to $74.8 million in 2024. This downward trend is mirrored in the total quantity exported, which fell from a high of 10.1 million units in 2022 to 6.4 million units in the most recent year.

In 2024, Italy was the leading importer of Pakistani leather, valued at $17.8 million. China and Vietnam followed as major destinations, with import values of $12.7 million and $11.6 million, respectively. These three markets represent the primary hubs for Pakistan's leather trade.

South Africa is the only market showing positive growth at 4.86%. Conversely, established markets are seeing declines, with Italy dropping by 10.01% and Indonesia by 9.76%. This suggests a shift in demand dynamics across traditional versus emerging trade partners.

Export activity is heavily concentrated in Tanned or crust hides (HS 410431), which reached $70.9 million in 2024. This category vastly outperforms other segments like wet blue leather, which contributed only $272,700, highlighting a specialized focus on dry-state crust leather products.