Tanned cattle hides exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
Kenya exported $3.5 million of tanned cattle hides in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $40.4 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 | $3.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 13.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 23.0K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 23.3K t |
Where Kenya exports tanned cattle hides to
One buyer market dominates: Italy accounted for 74% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.6M | 74% |
| China | $356K | 10% |
| India | $320K | 9.3% |
| Spain | $103K | 3% |
| Portugal | $67K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $27K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.1% |
| Ghana | $3K | 0.1% |
| Somalia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4104
| 4104.11 | Wet blue cattle leather (full grain) | 51% |
| 4104.41 | Crust cattle leather (full grain) | 35% |
| 4104.49 | Crust cattle leather | 7.5% |
| 4104.19 | Wet blue cattle leather | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4104.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.52 per kg, 34% below the world average of $2.29, 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.
Tanned cattle hides imports to Kenya
In 2024, Kenya imported tanned cattle hides worth $452 thousand (555 tonnes). One supplier dominates: Uganda accounted for 94% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $425K | 94% |
| Egypt | $27K | 6% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tanned cattle hides exports (HS 4104): 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 4104: Tanned or crust hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned cattle hides exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tanned cattle hides worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 119 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned cattle hides from Kenya?
Italy was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (10%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 20% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.52 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $2.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanned cattle hides from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 91%. The peak was 2017 at $40.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.9 million a year.
Does Kenya also import tanned cattle hides?
Yes. Kenya imported $452 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Uganda, Egypt and Italy. On balance Kenya is a net exporter of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned cattle hides?
The HS code for tanned cattle hides is heading 4104. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4104.11 (51% of the value) and 4104.41 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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