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Leather Price in Kenya - 2021

Leather Price in Kenya (FOB) - 2022

In 2021, the average leather export price amounted to $0.7 per square meter, with a decrease of -32.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 9% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $1.9 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($5.2 per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($0.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Price in Kenya (CIF) - 2022

The average leather import price stood at $1.2 per square meter in 2021, waning by -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, leather import price decreased by -17.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1.5 per square meter. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($5.8 per square meter), while the price for Uganda ($1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Leather Exports in Kenya

In 2022, leather exports from Kenya reduced markedly to 17M square meters, with a decrease of -57% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a significant decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 57%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 61M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather exports fell dramatically to $20M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 5.6%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $58M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Leather in Kenya (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
China	6.7	2.3	5.3	-11.1%
Italy	20.5	8.2	4.1	-55.3%
Indonesia	3.4	2.4	2.1	-21.4%
Pakistan	2.3	1.5	1.8	-11.5%
Bangladesh	N/A	N/A	1.5	0%
India	2.6	1.5	0.7	-48.1%
Democratic Republic of the Congo	N/A	N/A	0.6	0%
Turkey	0.4	0.4	0.1	-50.0%
Hong Kong SAR	2.4	0.6	N/A	-75.0%
Others	19.6	9.5	11.6	-23.1%
Total	58.0	26.4	27.8	-30.8%

Top Export Markets for Leather from Kenya in 2022:

Turkey (undefinedM square meters)
China (4.0M square meters)
Italy (2.0M square meters)
India (0.8M square meters)
Indonesia (0.5M square meters)
Pakistan (0.4M square meters)
Bangladesh (0.3M square meters)
Democratic Republic of the Congo (0.2M square meters)

Leather Imports in Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of leather decreased by -17.2% to 386K square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate temperate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 103% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 686K square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather imports fell dramatically to $438K in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 100%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Leather in Kenya (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	CAGR, 2019-2021
Uganda	218	617	393	34.3%
Rwanda	N/A	47.5	57.8	21.7%
Tanzania	37.3	N/A	13.8	-39.2%
Malawi	29.1	N/A	7.2	-50.3%
Others	225	353	107	-31.0%
Total	509	1,017	579	6.7%

Top Suppliers of Leather to Kenya in 2022:

Uganda (376.1K square meters)
Rwanda (17.0K square meters)
Tanzania (2.4K square meters)
Malawi (0.6K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leather market in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 15113100 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, whole
Prodcom 15113200 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, not whole
Prodcom 15113300 - Leather, of equine animals, without hair
Prodcom 15114130 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
Prodcom 15114150 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, parchmentdressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois, patent, p atent laminated leather and metallised leather)
Prodcom 15114230 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, tanned or pre-tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
Prodcom 15114250 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
Prodcom 15114330 - Leather of swine without hair on, tanned but not further prepared
Prodcom 15114350 - Leather of swine without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
Prodcom 15115100 - Leather of other animals, without hair on
Prodcom 15112100 - Chamois leather and combination chamois leather
Prodcom 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather
Prodcom 15115200 - Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strips

Country coverage:

Kenya

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023