Tanned sheep leather exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
Nigeria exported $30.5 million of tanned sheep leather in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $100.5 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 | $30.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $35.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $70.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $56.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $55.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $67.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $100.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $72.1M | 5.3K t |
Where Nigeria exports tanned sheep leather to
Most of it went to India (35%), Italy (29%), Spain (18%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.7M | 35% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 29% |
| Spain | $5.6M | 19% |
| Brazil | $1.8M | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 5.7% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| United States | $586K | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 0.3% |
| Poland | $55K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4105
| 4105.10 | Wet blue sheep leather | 66% |
| 4105.30 | Crust sheep leather | 34% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4105.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.33 per kg, close to the world average of $6.14.
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 tanned sheep leather exports (HS 4105): 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 4105: Tanned or crust skins of sheep and lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned sheep leather exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported tanned sheep leather worth $30.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 100 countries worldwide, with 11% of world exports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned sheep leather from Nigeria?
India was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by Italy (29%) and Spain (18%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 11 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.33 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanned sheep leather from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $72.1 million in 2017 to $30.5 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $100.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned sheep leather?
The HS code for tanned sheep leather is heading 4105. In Nigeria the largest six-digit codes were 4105.10 (66% of the value) and 4105.30 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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