Finished cattle leather exports from Namibia: data, top buyers and prices
Namibia exported $6.9 million of finished cattle leather in 2024 (579 tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $8.9 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 | $6.9M | 579 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 467 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 563 t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 627 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 520 t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 505 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 421 t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 393 t |
Where Namibia exports finished cattle leather to
One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.0M | 87% |
| Zimbabwe | $888K | 13% |
| Japan | $9K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Slovenia | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4107
| 4107.99 | Finished cattle leather (other) | 97% |
| 4107.19 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on… | 2.9% |
| 4107.92 | Cattle leather pieces | 0.1% |
| 4107.11 | Full-grain cattle leather | 0% |
| 4107.91 | Cattle leather sheets | 0% |
| 4107.12 | Corrected cattle leather | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4107.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.90 per kg, 36% below the world average of $18.50, 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 Namibia?
The shipment records behind Namibia finished cattle leather exports (HS 4107): 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 4107: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished cattle leather exported by Namibia?
Namibia exported finished cattle leather worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 579 tonnes. That ranks it 51st of 146 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished cattle leather from Namibia?
South Africa was the largest buyer with 87% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by Zimbabwe (13%) and Japan (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished cattle leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.90 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $18.50 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of finished cattle leather from Namibia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished cattle leather?
The HS code for finished cattle leather is heading 4107. In Namibia the largest six-digit codes were 4107.99 (97% of the value) and 4107.19 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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