Ethiopia: Prepared Birds Skin Market 2025

Prepared Birds Skin Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian prepared birds skin market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 -11.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Birds Skin Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, prepared birds skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 -11.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 87% against the previous year. Prepared birds skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prepared Birds Skin Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2021, approx. X kg of prepared skins of birds were exported from Ethiopia; flattening at the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, prepared birds skin exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Angola (X kg) was the main destination for prepared birds skin exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Angola was relatively modest.

From 2019 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Angola was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average prepared birds skin export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2019 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Angola amounted to 0.0% per year.

Prepared Birds Skin Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of prepared skins of birds, when their volume decreased by -4.6% to X kg. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 200%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X kg in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, prepared birds skin imports contracted slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 414% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X kg) was the main supplier of prepared birds skin to Ethiopia, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared birds skin imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +39.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+21.5% per year) and the UK (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared skins of birds to Ethiopia, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 3.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +42.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+39.0% per year) and the UK (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared birds skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 324% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+109.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform