Morocco: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Morocco

After two years of growth, the Moroccan goat hides and skins market decreased by -3.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Morocco

In value terms, goat hides and skins production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in Morocco reduced to X kg per head, waning by -3.7% on the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average goat hides and skins yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Morocco rose modestly to X heads, increasing by 4.7% on the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 11%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins exported from Morocco shrank significantly to X kg, waning by -17.2% against 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,435%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,295% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X kg) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Morocco, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled -33.4%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Morocco, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to -37.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 25% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 30%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+18.9%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Morocco

For the third consecutive year, Morocco recorded decline in overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins, which decreased by -15% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a sharp decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 424%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of goat hides and skins to Morocco, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -27.4%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Morocco.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at -36.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -12.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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