Raw cattle hides imports in Ghana: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw cattle hides by Ghana reached $2.7 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 47% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $6.1 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 11.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 10.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 8.9K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 15.9K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 14.7K t |
Where Ghana imports raw cattle hides from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Poland (11%), Finland (8%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+928% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $858K | 32% |
| Poland | $302K | 11% |
| Finland | $229K | 8.5% |
| Italy | $225K | 8.3% |
| Belgium | $212K | 7.8% |
| Bolivia | $156K | 5.8% |
| Colombia | $129K | 4.8% |
| France | $113K | 4.2% |
| Kenya | $111K | 4.1% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 4101
| 4101.90 | Raw cattle hide pieces | 53% |
| 4101.20 | Raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or… | 29% |
| 4101.50 | Hides and skins: raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg | 19% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.32 per kg, 67% below the world average of $0.96, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Ghana?
The shipment records behind Ghana raw cattle hides imports (HS 4101): 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 4101: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hides imported by Ghana?
Ghana imported raw cattle hides worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 133 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cattle hides to Ghana?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by Poland (11%) and Finland (8%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 928% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cattle hides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.32 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $0.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of raw cattle hides to Ghana changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hides?
The HS code for raw cattle hides is heading 4101. In Ghana the largest six-digit codes were 4101.90 (52% of the value) and 4101.20 (29%).
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