SADC: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in SADC

The SADC market for chamois, patent and combination leather declined to $X in 2022, which is down by -5.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in SADC

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of chamois, patent and combination leather exported in SADC fell slightly to X square meters, which is down by -2.4% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 313%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports reduced modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 546%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X square meters, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Zimbabwe (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chamois, patent and combination leather exports from South Africa stood at -31.0%. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012-2022. Zimbabwe (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by -2.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplier in SADC, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a 3.6% share of total exports.

In South Africa, chamois, patent and combination leather exports plunged by an average annual rate of -16.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 506% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while South Africa totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+21.3%).

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports in SADC

In 2022, overseas purchases of chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 57% to X square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in imports structure, resulting at X square meters, which was near 90% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X square meters), making up a 4.7% share of total imports. Angola (X square meters) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -1.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Zimbabwe (+21.4%) and Angola (+6.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +21.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Zimbabwe and Angola increased by +4.1 and +1.5 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois, patent and combination leather in SADC, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zimbabwe ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -6.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Zimbabwe (+27.1% per year) and Angola (+6.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 28%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per square meter), while Angola ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform