Wet blue sheep leather exports from Nigeria: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Nigeria exported wet blue sheep leather worth $20.1 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 72 countries. That is 17% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $20.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $17.5M | 3.5K t |
Where Nigeria exports wet blue sheep leather to
The largest buyer markets were India (49%), Italy (15%), Spain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $9.9M | 49% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 15% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 8.7% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.0M | 5% |
| United States | $209K | 1% |
| Pakistan | $83K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $55K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $29K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, close to the world average of $5.15.
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 wet blue sheep leather exports (HS 4105.10): 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 4105.10: Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue).
Common questions
What is the value of wet blue sheep leather exported by Nigeria?
Nigeria exported wet blue sheep leather worth $20.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 72 countries worldwide, with 10% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy wet blue sheep leather from Nigeria?
India was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 10 buyer countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 414% on the year.
What is the average export price of wet blue sheep leather per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $5.15 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of wet blue sheep leather from Nigeria changed since 2017?
Exports went from $17.5 million in 2017 to $20.1 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2018 at $21.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for wet blue sheep leather?
The HS code for wet blue sheep leather is subheading 4105.10. 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 4105 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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