Our services
Fromorigin,toyourwarehouse.
Hydevest manages every stage of the hide trade — from sourcing in South America and Africa, through preservation and shipping, to distribution across Nigeria. One team. One accountable partner.
The journey
Five stages.
One accountable partner.
Every hide in every consignment travels through the same rigorous supply chain — from source cattle networks to your processing floor.
01
Origin countries
Source
Direct import channels across Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and select African markets. Volume negotiated at scale, grade confirmed at origin.
02
Preservation & QC
Prepare
Wet-salting or sun-drying using internationally approved methods. Inspection and grading before consignment leaves the source facility.
03
Ocean freight
Ship
Full-container-load transit with tracked documentation. Regular status updates from load-out through landing at Nigerian ports.
04
Warehouse & clearance
Land
Customs clearance, port-to-warehouse transport, and secure storage at our facility in Ijebu Igbo. Consignment ready for the next step.
05
Delivery to processors
Distribute
Full containers for large processors. Split-pallet bundles for growing operations. Delivered with paperwork and traceability across Nigeria.
01
Origin countries
Source
Direct import channels across Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, and select African markets. Volume negotiated at scale, grade confirmed at origin.
02
Preservation & QC
Prepare
Wet-salting or sun-drying using internationally approved methods. Inspection and grading before consignment leaves the source facility.
03
Ocean freight
Ship
Full-container-load transit with tracked documentation. Regular status updates from load-out through landing at Nigerian ports.
04
Warehouse & clearance
Land
Customs clearance, port-to-warehouse transport, and secure storage at our facility in Ijebu Igbo. Consignment ready for the next step.
05
Delivery to processors
Distribute
Full containers for large processors. Split-pallet bundles for growing operations. Delivered with paperwork and traceability across Nigeria.
Product · 01
Sun-Dried
Cowhides.
For food-related processing including kpomo. Sourced from trusted networks and inspected before shipment.
Specifications
Preservation
Sun-dried, controlled humidity
Primary use
Food-related processing (kpomo)
Grading
Inspected at origin and on arrival
Packaging
Palletised bundles, container ready
What you can expect
- Naturally cured under controlled conditions
- Grain integrity preserved throughout drying
- Moisture balance managed to prevent spoilage
- Inspected at origin and on arrival
- Available in full containers or split pallets
Product · 02
Wet-Salted
Cowhides.
For leather manufacturing. Preserved to maintain fiber strength and durability from origin to your tannery.
What you can expect
- Preserved using internationally approved wet-salting methods
- Fiber strength and structure maintained end-to-end
- Prepared for tannery inputs at scale
- Consistent grading across every consignment
- Full container or split-pallet delivery options
Specifications
Preservation
Wet-salted, internationally graded
Primary use
Leather manufacturing
Fiber integrity
Maintained throughout transit
Origin
South America and Africa
Distribution
How you receive.
Not just what you receive.
Whether you process at scale or serve a growing niche, there's a delivery format that fits.
For large processors
Full container-load
Complete shipments delivered directly to your facility. Best for processors handling consistent, high-volume throughput.
- Delivered as landed at Nigerian ports
- Full documentation and traceability
- Bulk pricing on committed volume
- Priority scheduling on sourcing cycles
For growing operations
Split-pallet bundles
Containers broken down into palletised bundles, sized to your production needs. Access premium hides without the commitment of a full container.
- Flexible volume commitments
- Same quality standards, smaller scale
- Ideal for expanding processors
- Delivered across Nigeria
Where we deliver
Nationwide distribution across Nigeria.
Coverage
4 regions
South West
- Lagos
- Ogun
- Oyo
- Ondo
- Osun
- Ekiti
- Kwara
South East
- Anambra
- Enugu
- Abia
- Imo
- Ebonyi
South South
- Rivers
- Akwa Ibom
- Delta
- Bayelsa
- Cross River
- Edo
North
- Kano
- Kaduna
- Abuja
- Niger
- Plateau
- Sokoto
Quality assurance
Three pillars.
Zero shortcuts.
Inspection
Every consignment inspected at origin. Randomised sampling on arrival at our Nigerian warehouse.
Grading
Consistent classification standards across every consignment. Grade confirmed before dispatch from origin.
Documentation & Traceability
Phytosanitary certification, export paperwork, and clearance handled. Every hide traceable to its source region.
Ready to source?
Great processing
starts with the
right hides.
Whether you're producing kpomo for the food market or premium leather for tanneries, our team helps you source hides that match your exact requirements.
