North Macedonia — a landlocked Balkan economy positioned between the European Union and emerging Southeast European markets — runs a steady import business in raw hides and skins that feed the region's tanning, footwear and leather goods production. Most of this trade is concentrated in and around the capital, Skopje, where specialized trading companies purchase bovine, ovine and goat skins from European and international suppliers.
On this page you will find a verified list of raw leather importers in Macedonia with contact details, the HS codes that govern the trade, and a practical guide to using customs (bill of lading) data to identify active buyers before your competitors do.
3+verified raw leather importer profiles listed below
3HS headings (4101–4103) covering the raw leather trade
Skopjethe country's leather trading hub and importer base
EU PathEU candidate country with aligned customs practice
Why Sell Raw Leather to Macedonian Buyers?
Suppliers of raw hides, skins and semi-finished leather choose North Macedonia for several structural reasons:
📍 Strategic Balkan Location
Bordering EU members Greece and Bulgaria, the country is a natural corridor for hides moving between Southeast and Central Europe, with port access via Thessaloniki, Durres and Bar.
🏭 Established Trading Cluster
Skopje hosts specialized leather trading houses — including GORICA TRADE, HOLDER and PELLEITALIA — that import and distribute raw hides and skins across the region.
💰 Competitive Operating Costs
Lower labor and overhead costs than EU averages keep Macedonian processors price-aware and receptive to competitive raw material offers.
🇪🇺 EU-Aligned Customs Practice
As an EU candidate country, Macedonia harmonizes its customs framework with European rules, making HS-based documentation predictable for foreign suppliers.
🔎 Transparent Trade Records
Import shipments are documented in customs and bill of lading statistics, so suppliers can research buyers with real shipment evidence instead of guesswork.
📈 Regional Manufacturing Demand
Footwear, upholstery and leather goods producers across the Balkans create continuous demand for bovine, ovine and goat skins.
Verified Raw Leather Importers in Macedonia
The following companies are verified importers and traders of raw leather and skins operating in North Macedonia. Contact details are listed exactly as recorded in the trade directory:
Company Name
Address
Phone
Fax
Website
Email
GORICA TRADE
Kej 13-ti Noemvri, Skopje
0038923212332
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www.goricatrade.com.mk
sasokmk5@hotmail.com
HOLDER
Kozle 88-2/1, Skopje
0038923086041
0038923086041
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PELLEITALIA
ul.1409 br.3, Skopje
0038923060332
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www.ceim-it.com
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Looking for more buyers? The complete bill of lading database reveals every Macedonian consignee active under HS chapter 41 — see the customs data section below.
HS Codes for the Raw Leather Trade
Macedonia's customs tariff follows the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System. Chapter 41 covers hides, skins and leather in their raw state — before tanning or further preparation:
HS Code
Coverage
Typical Products
4101
Raw hides and skins of bovine (cattle) or equine animals — fresh, salted, dried, limed or pickled, but not tanned
Cow hides, bull hides, horse hides
4102
Raw skins of sheep or lambs — with or without wool, fresh, salted, dried or pickled, but not tanned
Woolled sheep skins, lamb skins
4103
Other raw hides and skins — goat, kid, reptile and other animals, not tanned
Goat and kid skins, exotic skins
When prospecting, always quote the full 6–10 digit tariff position used by the buyer's customs broker — Macedonian importers document shipments under these headings in their customs declarations.
Macedonia Bill of Lading & Customs Data
Customs records turn a static company list into a live sales map. Shipment-level data for Macedonia shows exactly who is importing raw leather right now, from whom, in what volume and at what value:
🚢 Importer & Consignee Details
Company names and addresses of every Macedonian consignee recorded on raw leather shipments.
🌍 Overseas Suppliers
The exporters shipping to Macedonia — benchmark the competitors already selling into this market.
📋 Products & HS Codes
Shipment-level product descriptions mapped to HS 4101, 4102 and 4103 for precise filtering.
⚖️ Volumes, Weights & Values
Quantities and declared values per shipment to size the market and each buyer's purchasing power.
How to Find More Raw Leather Buyers in Macedonia
Define your target range — bovine hides (HS 4101), sheep and lamb skins (4102) or goat and exotic skins (4103) — with grades, salt state and minimum quantities.
Pull the Macedonia customs dataset filtered to chapter 41 headings for the last 12–24 months.
Rank consignees by shipment frequency and volume to separate repeat buyers from one-off traders.
Verify each company — contact details, website and trade registry record — before outreach.
Approach with a specific offer: available grades, specifications or photos, pricing basis (for example CIF Thessaloniki) and payment terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the main raw leather importers in North Macedonia?
The verified importer list for raw hides and skins currently includes GORICA TRADE (Kej 13-ti Noemvri, Skopje), HOLDER (Kozle 88-2/1, Skopje) and PELLEITALIA (ul.1409 br.3, Skopje). Full company profiles, shipment histories and additional consignees active under HS chapter 41 are available in the Macedonia bill of lading database.
Which HS codes apply to raw leather imports in Macedonia?
Raw leather trade falls under chapter 41 of the Harmonized System: HS 4101 covers raw bovine and equine hides, HS 4102 covers raw sheep and lamb skins (with or without wool), and HS 4103 covers other raw hides and skins such as goat, kid and reptile skins. All three headings cover skins in their pre-tanning state.
How can I access Macedonia customs and bill of lading data?
Shipment-level customs records for Macedonia are available through the Ithalat Ihracat trade data platform. Each record shows the importer (consignee), overseas supplier, product description, HS code, weight, value and shipment date, so you can map the entire raw leather import flow. Contact the trade intelligence team at +90 501 037 37 64 for access.
Is North Macedonia a good market for raw hide suppliers?
Yes — especially for suppliers targeting Southeast Europe. The country sits between EU members Greece and Bulgaria, hosts an established leather trading cluster in Skopje, and sources raw material for regional tanning and footwear production. Its EU candidate status keeps customs procedures aligned with European practice.
What details are included in the Macedonia import database?
The database includes consignee and notify party details, overseas shippers, product descriptions and HS codes (including 4101, 4102 and 4103), net and gross weights, declared values, ports of loading and discharge, and shipment dates — everything needed to qualify buyers and size the market.
How do I contact verified Macedonian leather importers?
Use the company table above for direct phone, website and email contacts. For the complete, regularly updated importer directory with verified details and shipment evidence, request the full dataset from our team using the phone number in the contact section below.
Access the Complete Macedonia Raw Leather Import Database
Get full bill of lading records, verified importer contacts, HS code analysis and historical trade data for North Macedonia's raw leather market.
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