Composition leather imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $3.2 million of composition leather in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 39% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.7 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Nigeria imports composition leather from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 56% |
| South Korea | $809K | 25% |
| Canada | $212K | 6.6% |
| Germany | $147K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $75K | 2.4% |
| India | $65K | 2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $28K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $7K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 4115
| 4115.10 | Leather: composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, whether or not in rolls | 96% |
| 4115.20 | Leather: parings and other waste, of leather or composition leather: not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles: leather dust, powder and… | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4115.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.27 per kg, 73% below the world average of $4.65, 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 Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria composition leather imports (HS 4115): 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 4115: Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strip, in rolls or not; parings and other waste of leather or of composition leather, not suitable for the manufacture of leather articles; leather dust, powder and flour.
Common questions
What is the value of composition leather imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported composition leather worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 155 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply composition leather to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Korea (25%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of composition leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.27 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $4.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of composition leather to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2021 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for composition leather?
The HS code for composition leather is heading 4115. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4115.10 (96% of the value) and 4115.20 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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