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U.S. exports of hides and skins (End-Use 10120) totaled $56.9M in April 2026, traded with 33 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRaw and lightly processed bovine hides, calf skins, and other animal skins exported from the US under end-use code 10120 are a significant byproduct of the domestic meat processing industry, with the US serving as one of the world's largest hide suppliers to global tanneries. Hide quality is graded by weight, brand damage, and processing method (wet-salted, dried, or chilled), and these specifications directly affect value and destination market suitability. USDA APHIS export health certification may be required by destination countries, and exporters should verify importing-country veterinary import conditions, which vary considerably.
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US hides are graded primarily by the Hide, Skin and Leather Association (HSLA) standards, which assess weight class, brand damage, holes, and preservation method. Heavy native steers command the highest prices for full-grain leather production, while branded or damaged hides are downgraded to corrected-grain or split leather uses. Tanneries specify grade requirements precisely, so misrepresentation of grade is a significant commercial and contractual risk.
The three main preservation methods are wet-salting (most common for export, extends shelf life several months but adds weight and requires brine-resistant containers), drying (lighter but more susceptible to damage and insect infestation), and chilling (shortest shelf life, used for nearby markets). The choice of preservation method affects freight cost, container type, transit time constraints, and destination-country import conditions.
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