Tanned hides and skins exports from Zimbabwe: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Zimbabwe exported tanned hides and skins worth $2.1 million (14 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 20% from 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 | $2.1M | 14 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 6 t |
| 2020 | $651K | 8 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 6 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 43 t |
Where Zimbabwe exports tanned hides and skins to
The largest buyer markets were Japan (33%), Singapore (31%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $685K | 33% |
| Singapore | $647K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $180K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $172K | 8.3% |
| Ethiopia | $133K | 6.4% |
| China | $104K | 5% |
| Italy | $66K | 3.2% |
| United States | $37K | 1.8% |
| Australia | $30K | 1.4% |
| France | $19K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 4106
| 4106.40 | Tanned reptile leather | 83% |
| 4106.92 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or… | 18% |
| 4106.22 | Tanned or crust hides and skins: of goats or kids, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4106.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.99 per kg, 3838% above the world average of $3.91. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 Zimbabwe tanned hides and skins exports (HS 4106): 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 4106: Tanned or crust hides and skins of other animals, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of tanned hides and skins exported by Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe exported tanned hides and skins worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 102 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy tanned hides and skins from Zimbabwe?
Japan was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($685 thousand), followed by Singapore (31%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average export price of tanned hides and skins per kg?
The average declared export value was about $153.99 per kg in 2024, 3838% above the world average of $3.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of tanned hides and skins from Zimbabwe changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanned hides and skins?
The HS code for tanned hides and skins is heading 4106. In Zimbabwe the largest six-digit codes were 4106.40 (83% of the value) and 4106.92 (17%).
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