Africa: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Africa

After three years of growth, the African goat hides and skins market decreased by -0.5% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Africa

In value terms, goat hides and skins production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Nigeria (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Chad (X tons), with a combined 38% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Ethiopia (with a CAGR of +8.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in Africa amounted to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Africa; leveling off at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 8.4%. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports in Africa

For the fourth consecutive year, Africa recorded decline in overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins, which decreased by -18.3% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 17%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 125%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Somalia (X tons), distantly followed by Botswana (X tons), Rwanda (X tons), Malawi (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Swaziland (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest exporters of goat or kid hides and skins, together comprising 67% of total exports. Kenya (X tons), Madagascar (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Mauritania (X tons), Namibia (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ghana (with a CAGR of +60.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest goat hides and skins supplying countries in Africa were Somalia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and South Africa ($X), with a combined 40% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ghana, Botswana, Kenya, Rwanda, Namibia, Malawi, Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania and Swaziland, which together accounted for a further 41%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Ghana, with a CAGR of +85.1%, 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 2021, growing by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 114% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (+15.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins imported in Africa reduced remarkably to X tons, falling by -44.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 70%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports declined sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded slight growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) was the major importer of goat or kid hides and skins, constituting 80% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons). All these countries together took near 16% share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the goat or kid hides and skins imports, with a CAGR of +62.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kenya (+23.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, South Africa (-12.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Nigeria (+79 p.p.) and Kenya (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -41.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat or kid hides and skins in Africa, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 3.8% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, goat hides and skins imports expanded at an average annual rate of +72.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kenya (+22.7% per year) and South Africa (-22.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -5.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 49%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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