Raw sheep and lamb skins exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Ethiopia exported $4.9 million of raw sheep and lamb skins in 2024 (651 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 134% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $4.9M | 651 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 631 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 669 t |
| 2020 | $830K | 242 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $55K | 23 t |
| 2017 | $13K | 2 t |
Where Ethiopia exports raw sheep and lamb skins to
Indonesia alone took 88% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.3M | 88% |
| India | $523K | 11% |
| Italy | $43K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.2% |
| China | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4102
| 4102.21 | Sheepskins (raw, without wool) | 90% |
| 4102.29 | Hides and skins: raw, of animals n.e.c. in this chapter, fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned… | 9.6% |
| 4102.10 | Sheepskins (raw, with wool) | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4102.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.51 per kg, 411% above the world average of $1.47. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Ethiopia raw sheep and lamb skins exports (HS 4102): 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 4102: Raw skins of sheep or lambs (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, but not further prepared), whether or not with wool on or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw sheep and lamb skins exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported raw sheep and lamb skins worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 651 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 98 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw sheep and lamb skins from Ethiopia?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by India (11%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of raw sheep and lamb skins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.51 per kg in 2024, 411% above the world average of $1.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of raw sheep and lamb skins from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw sheep and lamb skins?
The HS code for raw sheep and lamb skins is heading 4102. In Ethiopia the largest six-digit codes were 4102.21 (90% of the value) and 4102.29 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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