Market Pointer

WILDLIFE SKIN to ITALY

07/2015

The Product: BUFFALO SKIN

/ Buffalo leather is a thick and flexible leather which, breathes, absorbs and releases moisture giving it good adaptation to temperature variations.Italy is the second largest importer of Buffalo skin in the world. Zimbabwe has the capacity to export high quality Buffalo skin from its world class Tanneries.
Total national exports : / 667, 000
Average value per tonne: / 1,298
HS Code: / 410150
National tariff line: / 410150000000
Tariff line in Italy: / 410150900000

Target Market

/ Population: 2014 / 61, 680, 122 / % Growth / 0.3%
GDP per Cap:2014 / $34,500 / % Growth / -0.2%
Source: CIA fact book
Capital: / ROME
Major cities: / Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Catania
Currency: / Euro
Languages: / Italian, German, French
Religions: / Christianity, Moslem, Muslim
On average, there was general increase between 2008 & 2014. Imports declined in 2009 and 2012 due to a decrease in economic activity. In 2008 and 2014, Italy recorded a GDP growth of -5.5% and -2.8%, respectively.
France is the major supplier and it is a member state of the EU block. France also enjoys a 0% tariff when exporting to Italy / Total imports of Wildlife Hides in 2014: / $1.032bn
Imports of Wildlife Hides from Zimbabwe in 2014: / 0
Average import value per tonnein 2014: / $3,365

Source: Trademap

Market Access

Italy is a member of the EU, it applies a 0% MFN rate on Wildlife Skin. Products from Zimbabwe qualifies for 0% duty under the EU-iEPA
General applied tariff: / 0% / Certification:
Health, Sanitary and phytosanitary Certificates which can be obtained from The Department of Veterinary Services. , CITES Export Permit from the National Parks and Wildlife Management, Importer’s Import Permit
Tariff applied to Zimbabwe: / 0%
Tariffs applied to main competitors: / 0%
Other import duties to be paid: / None
Other Mandatory Requirements
The Importer’s Import Permit should linked to the Export Permit of the Exporter for the Buffalo skin to be allowed into Italy.
Packaging requirements:
Packaging should conform to the EU general requirement.
These can be obtained from the EU Help Desk () / Labelling requirements:
Specifications on Size, Weight and Treatment are a key requirement.
Voluntary standards:
EcoVadis: it strives to improve environmental and social practices of companies by leveraging the influence of global supply chains. Buffalo, one of the Big Five, is a tourist attraction and there is need to protect the animals from over-harvesting. This voluntary standard will ensure that there is continuous production and the local people are benefiting from the export of Buffalo skin which attract the interest of environmental conscious buyers in Italy.

Market Facts

Distribution channels:
National Parks and Wildlife Authority flout tenders for Wildlife skin to tanners. The skins are treated for export. The skins can be exported, using air freight, through direct supply or agencies. / Prices and pricing aspects:
According to Trademap, the average value of per tonne of Buffalo skin imported by Italy from the world is $3, 365.

Export Support

Export development & promotion:
-Marketing and Branding for International Competitiveness Training being organised by ZimTrade in Bulawayo from 20-21 July 2015
-ZimTrade to identify and invite potential buyers from Italy for a Seminar on how to export to Italy
-ZimTrade and Zimbabwe Leather Development Council to organise leather producers to attend Micam Leather Trade show, which is held annual in September
For more information, please contact us. / [organisation ’s website] [
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