Leather tanning machine imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria imported leather tanning machine worth $3.9 million (887 tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.9M | 887 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 356 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 626 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 514 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 274 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 281 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 252 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 192 t |
Where Nigeria imports leather tanning machine from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 84% |
| Turkey | $142K | 3.6% |
| India | $116K | 3% |
| South Korea | $67K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $65K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.3% |
| United States | $47K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $46K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8453
| 8453.20 | Footwear manufacturing machinery | 77% |
| 8453.90 | Leather processing machinery parts | 18% |
| 8453.10 | Leather tanning and processing machinery | 3.3% |
| 8453.80 | Leather goods manufacturing machinery | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8453.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.40 per kg, 63% below the world average of $12.02, 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.
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The shipment records behind Nigeria leather tanning machine imports (HS 8453): 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 8453: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning machine imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported leather tanning machine worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 887 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning machine to Nigeria?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 347% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.40 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $12.02 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather tanning machine to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 8453.20 (77% of the value) and 8453.90 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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