Raw hides and skins exports from Zambia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zambia exported raw hides and skins worth $4.7 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.2 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 | $4.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 203 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 981 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 123 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 845 t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 74 t |
Where Zambia exports raw hides and skins to
One buyer market dominates: Singapore accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $3.1M | 65% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 30% |
| Nigeria | $113K | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $72K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $20K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $11K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 4103
| 4103.20 | Raw reptile hides | 96% |
| 4103.90 | Raw animal hides (misc.) | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4103.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.14 per kg, 42% below the world average of $3.67, 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.
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The shipment records behind Zambia raw hides and skins exports (HS 4103): 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 4103: Raw hides and skins n.e.c in headings no. 4101, 4102; fresh, salted, dried, pickled or otherwise preserved, not further prepared, whether or not dehaired or split.
Common questions
What is the value of raw hides and skins exported by Zambia?
Zambia exported raw hides and skins worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy raw hides and skins from Zambia?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 65% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (30%) and Nigeria (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Nigeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average export price of raw hides and skins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.14 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $3.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of raw hides and skins from Zambia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2018 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for raw hides and skins?
The HS code for raw hides and skins is heading 4103. In Zambia the largest six-digit codes were 4103.20 (96% of the value) and 4103.90 (4%).
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