SADC: Prepared Birds Skin Market 2025

Prepared Birds Skin Market Size in SADC

The SADC prepared birds skin market was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Birds Skin Production in SADC

In value terms, prepared birds skin production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Prepared Birds Skin Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of prepared skins of birds increased by 5.1% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 93%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, prepared birds skin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 126% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+69.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +69.9% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania increased by +3.5 percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest prepared birds skin supplier in SADC, comprising 99.9% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with less than 0.1% share of total exports.

In South Africa, prepared birds skin exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Tanzania amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.8%).

Prepared Birds Skin Imports

Imports in SADC

Prepared birds skin imports fell slightly to X tons in 2022, reducing by -4% against 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 203%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared birds skin imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 79%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Botswana (X tons) dominates imports structure, together achieving 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X kg), committing a 7% share of total imports. Comoros (X kg), Mauritius (X kg) and Swaziland (X kg) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mauritius (with a CAGR of +32.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared skins of birds in SADC, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Mauritius, with a 2.6% share.

In South Africa, prepared birds skin imports decreased by an average annual rate of -8.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Angola (+12.9% per year) and Mauritius (+35.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Swaziland ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Comoros (+13.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform