Finished leather exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $9.3 million of finished leather in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.4 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 | $9.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 85 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 129 t |
| 2019 | $10.5M | 459 t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 805 t |
| 2017 | $23.4M | 1.4K t |
Where Nigeria exports finished leather to
One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.8M | 62% |
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Italy | $913K | 9.8% |
| India | $107K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $51K | 0.6% |
| France | $41K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $14K | 0.2% |
| Chile | $4K | 0% |
| Pakistan | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4113
| 4113.10 | Finished goat leather | 100% |
| 4113.90 | Finished leather (other animals) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4113.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, 79% below the world average of $30.88, 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 leather imports to Nigeria
Imports of finished leather by Nigeria reached $860 thousand in 2024 (557 tonnes). China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $634K | 74% |
| United Kingdom | $208K | 24% |
| Italy | $18K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria finished leather exports (HS 4113): 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 4113: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than ovine), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished leather exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported finished leather worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 111 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished leather from Nigeria?
Spain was the largest buyer with 62% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by China (26%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $30.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of finished leather from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.4 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2017 at $23.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Nigeria also import finished leather?
Yes. Nigeria imported $860 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United Kingdom and Italy. On balance Nigeria is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished leather?
The HS code for finished leather is heading 4113. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4113.10. 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 4113 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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