Finished cattle leather (other) imports in South Africa: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of finished cattle leather (other) by South Africa reached $7.6 million in 2024 (597 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $12.3 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 | $7.6M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 555 t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 605 t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 780 t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 682 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 454 t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 488 t |
Where South Africa imports finished cattle leather (other) from
One supplier dominates: Namibia accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $5.8M | 76% |
| India | $536K | 7% |
| Brazil | $446K | 5.9% |
| China | $442K | 5.8% |
| Austria | $157K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $100K | 1.3% |
| Pakistan | $98K | 1.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $42K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.76 per kg, close to the world average of $13.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Finished cattle leather (other) exports from South Africa
In 2024, South Africa exported finished cattle leather (other) worth $1.6 million (142 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (45%), Hong Kong (20%), China (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+246% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $715K | 46% |
| Hong Kong | $309K | 20% |
| China | $176K | 11% |
| Namibia | $82K | 5.2% |
| Australia | $80K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $61K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 3.1% |
| Pakistan | $20K | 1.3% |
| New Zealand | $16K | 1% |
| Thailand | $16K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in South Africa?
The shipment records behind South Africa finished cattle leather (other) imports (HS 4107.99): 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 4107.99: Leather: further prepared after tanning or crusting, incl. parchment-dressed, of bovine (including buffalo) or equine animals, no hair, excluding leather of heading 41.14, and whole hides and skins, and sides, (full grains, unsplit and grain splits).
Common questions
What is the value of finished cattle leather (other) imported by South Africa?
South Africa imported finished cattle leather (other) worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 144 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply finished cattle leather (other) to South Africa?
Namibia was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (7%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of finished cattle leather (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.76 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $13.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of finished cattle leather (other) to South Africa changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
Does South Africa also export finished cattle leather (other)?
Yes. South Africa exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Hong Kong and China. On balance South Africa is a net importer of this product, by about $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for finished cattle leather (other)?
The HS code for finished cattle leather (other) is subheading 4107.99. 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 4107 page.
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