Crust sheep leather exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of crust sheep leather by Kenya reached $2.3 million in 2024 (154 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. Value rose 114% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.4 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 | 154 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 97 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 96 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 92 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 252 t |
| 2019 | $4.4M | 274 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 62 t |
Where Kenya exports crust sheep leather to
Most of it went to Italy (46%), Bangladesh (31%), Spain (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.1M | 46% |
| Bangladesh | $729K | 31% |
| Spain | $341K | 15% |
| Vietnam | $118K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $42K | 1.8% |
| India | $32K | 1.4% |
| China | $4K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.13 per kg, close to the world average of $15.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya crust sheep leather exports (HS 4105.30): 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 4105.30: Tanned or crust skins: of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust).
Common questions
What is the value of crust sheep leather exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported crust sheep leather worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 154 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 75 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 114% on 2023.
Which countries buy crust sheep leather from Kenya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Bangladesh (31%) and Spain (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average export price of crust sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of crust sheep leather from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2019 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crust sheep leather?
The HS code for crust sheep leather is subheading 4105.30. It sits in HS chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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