RAW LEATHER | IMPORTERS | SOUTH AFRICA
South AfrIca Raw Leather Importers
South Africa possesses a globally unique and highly specialized leather industry. While internationally renowned for exporting exotic leathers—particularly ostrich and game skins (springbok, zebra)—the country also maintains a robust domestic tanning sector that relies on international supply chains.
Key Dynamics for Global Exporters:
- Automotive Leather Hub: South Africa is a major manufacturing hub for right-hand drive luxury vehicles. Domestic tanneries often import high-grade bovine raw hides and wet blue to supply the automotive upholstery sector.
- Specialized Tanneries: Companies require specific chemical imports and semi-processed crust leathers to supplement local slaughterhouse supplies.
- Luxury Manufacturing: Entities like Cape Cobra import specialized hardware, linings, and sometimes niche exotic skins not found locally to produce high-end fashion accessories.
📋 Verified Importer & Tannery Directory
The following table lists significant entities involved in the leather supply chain in South Africa, from massive agricultural produce aggregators to specialized boutique tanneries.
| Company Name | Phone 1 | Phone 2 | Fax | Email Contact(s) | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Produce Company (Pty) Ltd | +27 41 484 4591 | - | +27 41 484 6575 | cpcgroup@capeproduce.co.za | www.capeproduce.co.za |
| Kwiktan (Pty) Ltd | +27 11 662 7903 | +27 11 662 7904 | +27 11 662 7906 | winnie@kwiktan.com ; info@kwiktan.com | www.kwiktan.com |
| African Ostrich Marketing Trust | +27 44 272 5376 | - | +27 44 272 0616 | info@ostrichleathertrading.co.za | www.african-ostrich.co.za |
| South African Meat Industry Company Limited | +27 12 361 4545 | - | +27 12 361 9837 | rudivdw@samic.co.za | www.samic.co.za |
| Richard Kane Hides and Skins (Pty) Ltd | +27 21 535 1122 | - | +27 21 535 2244 | info@richardkane.com | www.richardkane.co.za |
| African Gameskin (Pty) Ltd | +27 21 946 4874 | - | +27 21 945 3471 | sales@africangameskin.co.za | www.africangameskin.co.za |
| NWA Denivaads (Pty) Ltd | +27 73 312 1636 | - | +27 86 248 8202 | - | - |
| Fombang VF Limited | +27 73 806 4544 | - | +27 86 620 9746 | - | - |
| Multi Purpose Trade Marketing | +27 11 047 0547 | - | +27 86 425 8620 | multipurposetrading@gmail.com | www.multipurposetrading.co.za |
| Afrikan Tradersonline | +27 12 734 5364 | - | +27 86 652 1710 | pieter@afrikantradersonline.com ; tanning@afrikantradersonline.com | www.afrikantradersonline.com |
| Cape Cobra (PTY) Ltd | +27 21 415 3440 | - | +27 21 415 3444 | info@capecobra.co.za ; richard@capecobra.co.za | www.capecobra.co.za |
🏢 Industry Spotlight: Major Players
Cape Produce Company (CPC)
One of South Africa's largest and oldest agricultural processing groups. They are massive aggregators, processors, and traders of hides, skins (including sheepskin/merino), and wool, operating on a global scale for both import and export.
African Gameskin
Specialists in the tanning and trading of exotic African game hides (Zebra, Springbok, Nguni cattle). While primarily exporters, they interact heavily with international supply chains for tanning chemicals and specialized finishing techniques.
Cape Cobra Leathercraft
A luxury leather goods manufacturer based in Cape Town. They design and manufacture high-end accessories using exotic leathers (Nile crocodile, ostrich). They import premium hardware and specialized luxury materials to complete their production.
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