Leather articles imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather articles by Nigeria reached $10.4 million in 2024 (883 tonnes). Value rose 27% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $10.4M | 883 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 719 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 609 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 248 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 217 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 364 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 358 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 307 t |
Where Nigeria imports leather articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 96% |
| United States | $107K | 1% |
| Ghana | $97K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.4% |
| South Korea | $43K | 0.4% |
| Luxembourg | $37K | 0.4% |
| India | $36K | 0.3% |
| Taiwan | $21K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.79 per kg, 66% below the world average of $34.71, 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.
Leather articles exports from Nigeria
In 2024, Nigeria exported leather articles worth $266 thousand (4 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $265K | 100% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $0K | 0.1% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Indonesia | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria leather articles imports (HS 4205): 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 4205: Leather or composition leather articles n.e.c. in chapter 42.
Common questions
What is the value of leather articles imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather articles worth $10.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 883 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather articles to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by the United States (1%) and Ghana (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 651% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.79 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $34.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather articles to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $10.4 million in 2024, an increase of 278%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export leather articles?
Yes. Nigeria exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather articles?
The HS code for leather articles is heading 4205. In Nigeria all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 4205.00. It sits in HS chapter 42 (articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut (other than silk-worm gut)). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4205 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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