Finished leather exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $2.3 million of finished leather in 2024 (194 tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 33% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $38.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.3M | 194 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 254 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 217 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 541 t |
| 2019 | $22.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $38.0M | 2.1K t |
Where Ethiopia exports finished leather to
One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 81% |
| Hong Kong | $269K | 12% |
| Sweden | $144K | 6.4% |
| France | $15K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4113
| 4113.10 | Finished goat leather | 98% |
| 4113.90 | Finished leather (other animals) | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4113.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.73 per kg, 62% below the world average of $30.88, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Finished leather imports to Ethiopia
Imports of finished leather by Ethiopia reached $242 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone supplied 97% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $235K | 97% |
| Italy | $7K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia finished leather exports (HS 4113): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished leather exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported finished leather worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 194 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 111 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished leather from Ethiopia?
China was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Hong Kong (12%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.73 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $30.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of finished leather from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $38.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 94%. The peak was 2017 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does Ethiopia also import finished leather?
Yes. Ethiopia imported $242 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Zimbabwe and Italy. On balance Ethiopia is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished leather?
The HS code for finished leather is heading 4113. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4113.10 (98% of the value) and 4113.90 (2%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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