Cameroon: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Cameroon

The Cameroonian sheepskin and lambskin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Cameroon

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Cameroon totaled X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Cameroon; stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Cameroon

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons in 2018, rising by 1,525% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2018. In general, exports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria totaled +303.1%.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Cameroon.

From 2014 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria totaled +154.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -50.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 a decrease of -19.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2014 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to -36.8% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Cameroon soared to X tons, jumping by 162% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled +17.2%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at +21.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a temperate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 94%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +3.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform