Africa: Prepared Birds Skin Market 2025

Prepared Birds Skin Market Size in Africa

The African prepared birds skin market rose sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by 6.7% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.0% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Prepared Birds Skin Production in Africa

In value terms, prepared birds skin production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.5% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Birds Skin Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of prepared skins of birds increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 85% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, prepared birds skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 119% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+69.9%) and Cameroon (+22.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +69.9% from 2012-2022. Tanzania (+3.5 p.p.) and Cameroon (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prepared birds skin supplier in Africa, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cameroon ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa stood at +10.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Cameroon (+23.0% per year) and Tanzania (+13.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 30% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 38%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Prepared Birds Skin Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of prepared skins of birds imported in Africa soared to X tons, increasing by 125% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 132% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared birds skin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Morocco represented the key importer of prepared skins of birds in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 61% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Somalia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Botswana (X tons), together constituting a 27% share of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the prepared skins of birds imports, with a CAGR of +42.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tunisia (+17.1%), Botswana (+15.9%), Nigeria (+9.7%) and Somalia (+8.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-14.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Morocco (+58 p.p.), Somalia (+3.7 p.p.), Botswana (+3.1 p.p.) and Tunisia (+2.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -43.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared skins of birds in Africa, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Morocco stood at +37.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (+9.7% per year) and South Africa (-8.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -29.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 57%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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