Africa: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Africa

The African cattle hide and skin market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Africa

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were South Africa (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cattle hide and skin yield stood at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Africa; remaining stable against 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Sudan (X tons), Benin (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the major exporters of raw hides and skins of cattle, together mixing up X% of total exports. Ghana (X tons), Libya (X tons), Botswana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons) and Mali (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sudan ($X), South Africa ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Africa

Cattle hide and skin imports soared to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a significant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the largest importer of raw hides and skins of cattle in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Egypt (X tons), Uganda (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raw hides and skins of cattle imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kenya (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Ghana experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Uganda (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) and Ghana (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uganda (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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