Hides & Skins
High-quality raw materials for the international leather industry
Swiss Nutrivalor
Top quality from Lyss
Swiss Nutrivalor hides and skins works on behalf of Centravo to operate the central collection and marketing organization for hides and skins in Switzerland. Switzerland has earned a reputation worldwide for its premium bovine hides and calfskins. This raw material, which is a valuable input in the leather industry, is processed and marketed in Lyss. Around 95% of the company’s merchandise is exported – primarily to specialized tanneries in the EU.
Our work in figures
At Centravo, nearly all organic waste materials are recovered. This includes the gentle recovery of premium hides and skins, which are in high demand on international markets due to their high Swiss quality.
800,000+
hides recovered every year
15,000+
metric tons of material for leather manufacturing
95 %
of which are exported to the EU
Multiplying value for exclusive applications
Hide and skin quality are impacted by a variety of factors including climate, animal husbandry, and nutrition, as well as proper treatment in slaughterhouses. Many of these raw materials, especially calfskins, are used to make premium luxury leather goods. Each animal’s registration in the Swiss Animal Traffic Database (ATD) also guarantees that each skin is fully traceable. Individual suppliers of leather goods offer their customers this proof of origin as a special service.
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Centravo Holding AG unites excellent companies working in specific areas and sectors of raw materials and product development. Find out more about them.
Swiss Nutrivalor hides & skins
On behalf of Centravo, Swiss Nutrivalor hides and skins organizes the collection and marketing of hides and skins throughout Switzerland. Their high quality makes these products highly sought-after on international markets.
Any questions?
Find out more about Swiss hides and skins, leather manufacturing, and Centravo’s activities in the area of international raw material trading. Our FAQs answer the most important questions about processing, quality, and marketing.
What does Centravo do in the areas of hides and skins?
With Swiss Nutrivalor, Centravo operates the central collection and marketing organization for hides and skins in Switzerland. The company prepares Swiss bovine hides and skins from calves, lambs, and sheep for leather manufacturing and markets this valuable raw material both nationally and internationally.
What role do hides and skins play in leather manufacturing?
Hides and skins are key raw materials for leather manufacturing. After slaughter, they are collected, processed, and prepared so they can be further processed into premium leather in tanneries.
What does trading in raw materials mean when it involves hides and skins?
Trading in raw materials comprises the collection, processing, marketing, and sale of hides and skins. Swiss Nutrivalor ensures that these by-products of the meat processing industry are efficiently utilized and supplied to suitable customers, especially tanneries.
To whom does Swiss Nutrivalor deliver hides and skins?
More than 95% of processed hides and skins are exported. The main customers are specialized tanneries in the EU that use Swiss raw materials to produce premium leather.
How many hides and skins are processed at Centravo each year?
Swiss Nutrivalor, on behalf of Centravo, prepares around 800,000 hides and skins weighing more than 15,000 metric tons for leather manufacturing every year. Processing is done in shifts using a modern, computer-controlled system.
Why is the effective marketing of hides and skins important?
Hides and skins are valuable by-products of the meat processing industry. Professional collection, processing, and marketing ensure that this raw material can be used meaningfully and further processed into premium leather products.
Which animal species provide the most important hides and skins?
The most important raw materials include bovine hides and calfskins. These are collected and processed by Swiss Nutrivalor and supplied to tanneries for leather production.
Why is Swiss Nutrivalor an important partner for tanneries?
Swiss Nutrivalor gives tanneries access to premium Swiss hides and skins. Thanks to state-of-the-art processing, large volumes, and international marketing, it is a reliable partner in the raw materials trade for leather manufacturing.
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Swiss Nutrivalor
Operating hours
Monday to Friday
7 a.m. – noon / 1 – 5 p.m.