Raw cattle hides exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $12.1 million of raw cattle hides in 2024 (12.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.8 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 | $12.1M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $15.8M | 10.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 3.3K t |
Where Tanzania exports raw cattle hides to
One buyer market dominates: Nigeria accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $10.3M | 86% |
| United States | $900K | 7.5% |
| Togo | $172K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $151K | 1.3% |
| Uganda | $108K | 0.9% |
| Russia | $83K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $36K | 0.3% |
| Canada | $36K | 0.3% |
| France | $34K | 0.3% |
| Ghana | $33K | 0.3% |
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 | 45% |
| 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… | 43% |
| 4101.90 | Raw cattle hide pieces | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4101.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $0.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania raw cattle hides exports (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 exported by Tanzania?
Tanzania exported raw cattle hides worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 144 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw cattle hides from Tanzania?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 86% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by the United States (7%) and Togo (1%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 buyer countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 730% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw cattle hides per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 5% above 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 exports of raw cattle hides from Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 449%. The peak was 2023 at $15.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw cattle hides?
The HS code for raw cattle hides is heading 4101. In Tanzania the largest six-digit codes were 4101.50 (44% of the value) and 4101.20 (43%).
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