Africa: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Africa

The African market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather rose to $X in 2022, growing by 2.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Africa

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports in Africa

Exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -31.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 128% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the key exporter of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather, mixing up 39% of total exports. Algeria (X tons) held an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Uganda (8.5%), Tunisia (8.3%), Kenya (7.7%) and Sudan (6.5%). The following exporters - Ethiopia (X tons), Burundi (X tons) and Mali (X tons) - each finished at an 8.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather exports from Nigeria stood at -10.9%. At the same time, Burundi (+9.0%), Algeria (+3.6%) and Tunisia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burundi emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uganda (-5.9%), Sudan (-6.1%), Ethiopia (-11.0%), Kenya (-12.8%) and Mali (-14.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (+8.2 p.p.), Tunisia (+5.7 p.p.), Uganda (+2.6 p.p.), Burundi (+2.3 p.p.) and Sudan (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Mali (-2.5 p.p.), Kenya (-3.8 p.p.) and Nigeria (-8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather supplier in Africa, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 5.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to -17.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tunisia (-5.8% per year) and Ethiopia (-16.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Burundi ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather imported in Africa surged to X tons, picking up by 35% compared with the previous year. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -28.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importer of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 34% of total imports in 2022. Tunisia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 13% share, followed by Swaziland (13%), Ethiopia (11%), Botswana (5.9%) and Djibouti (5.4%). Morocco (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +55.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (+84.2%), Swaziland (+25.4%), Ethiopia (+14.5%) and Djibouti (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +84.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Tunisia (-6.9%) and Morocco (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+33 p.p.), Swaziland (+11 p.p.), Ethiopia (+7.3 p.p.), Botswana (+5.9 p.p.) and Djibouti (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco and Tunisia saw its share reduced by -9% and -23.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in Africa, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at +68.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (-6.7% per year) and Morocco (-6.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 179% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a temperate expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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