Wet blue sheep leather exports from Kenya: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Kenya exported wet blue sheep leather worth $4.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 72 countries for exports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.0 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 | $4.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 816 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $10.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Kenya exports wet blue sheep leather to
One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $2.2M | 51% |
| China | $992K | 23% |
| Pakistan | $406K | 9.4% |
| Italy | $250K | 5.8% |
| Malaysia | $213K | 4.9% |
| Ethiopia | $81K | 1.9% |
| India | $69K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $63K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22K | 0.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.15 per kg, 39% below the world average of $5.15, 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 wet blue sheep leather exports (HS 4105.10): 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 4105.10: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue sheep leather exported by Kenya?
Kenya exported wet blue sheep leather worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 72 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue sheep leather from Kenya?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 51% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (23%) and Pakistan (9%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3.15 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $5.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of wet blue sheep leather from Kenya changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.4 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $11.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue sheep leather?
The HS code for wet blue sheep leather is subheading 4105.10. 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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