Finished cattle leather imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported finished cattle leather worth $5.8 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average.
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 | $5.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $932K | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $727K | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 663 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $811K | 185 t |
Where Nigeria imports finished cattle leather from
Togo alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Togo grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Togo | $3.6M | 62% |
| Uganda | $522K | 9% |
| Tanzania | $418K | 7.2% |
| Italy | $354K | 6.1% |
| China | $294K | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $229K | 4% |
| Brazil | $148K | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $56K | 1% |
| India | $48K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $41K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4107
| 4107.99 | Finished cattle leather (other) | 93% |
| 4107.12 | Corrected cattle leather | 4.5% |
| 4107.19 | Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, without hair on… | 1.2% |
| 4107.91 | Cattle leather sheets | 0.7% |
| 4107.92 | Cattle leather pieces | 0.7% |
| 4107.11 | Full-grain cattle leather | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4107.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.53 per kg, 97% 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.
Finished cattle leather exports from Nigeria
Exports of finished cattle leather by Nigeria reached $218 thousand in 2024 (83 tonnes). Italy alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+689% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $173K | 79% |
| India | $34K | 16% |
| China | $11K | 5.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria finished cattle leather imports (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 imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported finished cattle leather worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 167 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply finished cattle leather to Nigeria?
Togo was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Uganda (9%) and Tanzania (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Togo grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of finished cattle leather per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.53 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $18.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of finished cattle leather to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $811 thousand in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 615%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export finished cattle leather?
Yes. Nigeria exported $218 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, India and China. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished cattle leather?
The HS code for finished cattle leather is heading 4107. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4107.99 (93% of the value) and 4107.12 (4%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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