Tanned sheep leather exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported tanned sheep leather worth $6.6 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is 24% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.6 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 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $11.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya exports tanned sheep leather to
The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (33%), Italy (20%), China (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 33% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 20% |
| China | $997K | 15% |
| Bangladesh | $729K | 11% |
| Pakistan | $406K | 6.1% |
| Spain | $341K | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $213K | 3.2% |
| Vietnam | $118K | 1.8% |
| India | $100K | 1.5% |
| Ethiopia | $81K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 4105
| 4105.10 | Wet blue sheep leather | 65% |
| 4105.30 | Crust sheep leather | 35% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.36 per kg, 29% below the world average of $6.14, 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 Kenya?
The shipment records behind Kenya tanned sheep leather exports (HS 4105): 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: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned sheep leather exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported tanned sheep leather worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned sheep leather from Kenya?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Italy (20%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 729% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.36 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $6.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of tanned sheep leather from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 43%. The peak was 2018 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned sheep leather?
The HS code for tanned sheep leather is heading 4105. In Kenya the largest six-digit codes were 4105.10 (65% of the value) and 4105.30 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Kenya. Tell us your product to see it live.
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