Raw cattle hides imports in Nigeria: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of raw cattle hides by Nigeria reached $62.3 million in 2024 (92.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. That is 31% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $92.4 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 | $62.3M | 92.2K t |
| 2023 | $89.9M | 80.7K t |
| 2022 | $92.4M | 87.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 36.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 31.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 22.0K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 13.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.6M | 11.7K t |
Where Nigeria imports raw cattle hides from
Most of the value came from Brazil (20%), Madagascar (18%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $12.7M | 20% |
| Madagascar | $10.9M | 18% |
| Tanzania | $10.3M | 17% |
| Ethiopia | $8.1M | 13% |
| Kenya | $5.0M | 8% |
| Sudan | $3.4M | 5.4% |
| Colombia | $2.5M | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $1.9M | 3.1% |
| Mozambique | $745K | 1.2% |
| Togo | $705K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 4101
| 4101.50 | Hides and skins: raw, whole, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin exceeding 16 kg | 71% |
| 4101.20 | Raw hides and skins: whole, unsplit, of bovine or equine animals, of a weight per skin not exceeding 8kg when simply dried, 10kg when dry-salted or… | 22% |
| 4101.90 | Raw cattle hide pieces | 6.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4101.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.68 per kg, 29% below the world average of $0.96, 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.
Raw cattle hides exports from Nigeria
Nigeria exported $2.0 million of raw cattle hides in 2024 (743 tonnes). Italy alone took 77% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 77% |
| Pakistan | $300K | 15% |
| Thailand | $113K | 5.7% |
| Benin | $51K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Bahrain | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Nigeria?
The shipment records behind Nigeria raw cattle hides imports (HS 4101): 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: Raw hides and skins of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals (fresh, salted, dried, limed, pickled, otherwise preserved but not tanned, parchment dressed or further prepared), whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw cattle hides imported by Nigeria?
Nigeria imported raw cattle hides worth $62.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 92.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 133 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply raw cattle hides to Nigeria?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Madagascar (18%) and Tanzania (17%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of raw cattle hides per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.68 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $0.96 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 hides to Nigeria changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.6 million in 2017 to $62.3 million in 2024, an increase of 839%. The peak was 2022 at $92.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.8 million a year.
Does Nigeria also export raw cattle hides?
Yes. Nigeria exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Pakistan and Thailand. On balance Nigeria is a net importer of this product, by about $60.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hides?
The HS code for raw cattle hides is heading 4101. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4101.50 (71% of the value) and 4101.20 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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