Finished sheep leather exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported finished sheep leather worth $6.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $16.5 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 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 607 t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 799 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 222 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 227 t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 652 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 396 t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 418 t |
Where Nigeria exports finished sheep leather to
Spain alone took 61% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.7M | 61% |
| China | $938K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $586K | 9.7% |
| Pakistan | $288K | 4.8% |
| United States | $245K | 4.1% |
| Italy | $147K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $101K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $17K | 0.3% |
| France | $13K | 0.2% |
| India | $6K | 0.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 per kg, 87% below the world average of $43.20, 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 finished sheep leather exports (HS 4112): 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 4112: Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14.
Common questions
What is the value of finished sheep leather exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported finished sheep leather worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 87 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries buy finished sheep leather from Nigeria?
Spain was the largest buyer with 61% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by China (16%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 12 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 193% on the year.
What is the average export price of finished sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $43.20 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 sheep leather from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished sheep leather?
The HS code for finished sheep leather is heading 4112. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4112.00. 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 4112 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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