Raw cattle hide pieces imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Nigeria imported $4.0 million of raw cattle hide pieces in 2024 (5.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $28.2 million.
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 | $4.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $15.2M | 12.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $919K | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 3.0K t |
Where Nigeria imports raw cattle hide pieces from
The largest suppliers were Colombia (36%), Tanzania (36%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Colombia grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Colombia | $1.4M | 36% |
| Tanzania | $1.4M | 36% |
| Italy | $493K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $262K | 6.6% |
| Croatia | $96K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $67K | 1.7% |
| Australia | $35K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $34K | 0.9% |
| Venezuela | $34K | 0.8% |
| France | $32K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
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 raw cattle hide pieces imports (HS 4101.90): 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 4101.90: Hides and skins: other than whole, but including butts, bends and bellies, of bovine (including. buffalo) and equine animals, fresh, salted or preserved, but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hide pieces imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported raw cattle hide pieces worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cattle hide pieces to Nigeria?
Colombia was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Tanzania (36%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Colombia grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cattle hide pieces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of raw cattle hide pieces to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2022 at $28.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hide pieces?
The HS code for raw cattle hide pieces is subheading 4101.90. 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 4101 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Nigeria. Tell us your product to see it live.
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