Kenya: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kenya

The Kenyan cattle hide and skin market expanded sharply to $X in 2021, increasing by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kenya

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Kenya stood at X kg per head in 2021, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 92% against the previous year. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Kenya rose modestly to X heads in 2021, growing by 2.6% on 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, cattle hide and skin exports from Kenya contracted significantly to X tons, which is down by -50% on 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 208% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 200%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Kenya, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia stood at -20.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (-6.3% per year) and Nigeria (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Kenya, comprising 51% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Ghana, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia amounted to -17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-45.6% per year) and Ghana (-8.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, overseas purchases of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 32% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 254%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 374%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Rwanda (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Kenya, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Rwanda exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ethiopia (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Rwanda totaled +23.0%.

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Kenya, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ethiopia ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda amounted to +10.0%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 54%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the price for Ethiopia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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