Africa: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the African sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value decreased by -3.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Africa

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Chad (X tons), together accounting for 38% of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chad (with a CAGR of +7.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield rose to X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 2.2% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 3.1% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production was estimated at X heads in 2021, standing approx. at 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 4.6%. The level of producing animals peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 6.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 121%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the main exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Africa, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 68% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), making up a 10% share of total exports. Sudan (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Namibia (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Libya (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+34.2%), Ethiopia (+20.3%) and Sudan (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +34.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Namibia (-7.0%), Senegal (-11.4%) and Libya (-14.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tunisia, South Africa, Ethiopia and Sudan increased by +9.5, +7.3, +3.2 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Africa, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -8.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ethiopia (+18.7% per year) and Namibia (-6.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 73%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -9.6% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -16.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Ethiopia (X tons), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the largest importers of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), together creating 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +59.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Ethiopia ($X) and Kenya ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 58% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +36.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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