Nigeria's leather industry struggles with raw material quality and supply chain inefficiencies
Nigeria produces over 50 million hides and skins annually, with Kano accounting for 80% of leather processing.
In Brief
- •Nigeria produces over 50 million hides and skins annually, with Kano accounting for 80% of leather processing.
- •Damages during flaying, poor preservation, and inconsistent grading can reduce the commercial value of hides before they reach tanneries.
- •The Federal Ministry of Livestock Development highlights underinvestment in trading and transportation, dependence on imported tanning chemicals, and weak incentives for finished-leather manufacturing as key challenges.
Why It Matters
Nigeria's leather industry has the potential to be a significant economic contributor, given its substantial livestock base and established tanning operations. However, the industry's profitability is constrained by the quality and availability of raw materials, as well as the efficiency of the supply chain. Addressing these issues could unlock significant economic opportunities and create jobs in the leather manufacturing sector.
Key Details
- Annual hide and skin production
- 50 million
- Percentage of leather processing in Kano
- 80%
- Proposed collection centres
- Strategically located hide and skin collection centres
Context & Background
Nigeria has a long tradition of leather craftsmanship and a substantial livestock base, which could support a competitive leather manufacturing industry. However, the industry's profitability is constrained by the quality and availability of raw materials, as well as the efficiency of the supply chain.
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