SADC: Sheep Leather Market 2025

Sheep Leather Market Size in SADC

The SADC sheep leather market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, growing by 13% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.2% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheep Leather Production in SADC

In value terms, sheep leather production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 31%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sheep Leather Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather exported in SADC fell remarkably to X square meters, with a decrease of -35.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports saw a dramatic setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 119%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep leather exports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 101%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Swaziland (X square meters), Namibia (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters), together reaching 85% of total export. Zambia (X square meters) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 10% share, followed by South Africa (4.9%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Swaziland (with a CAGR of +38.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Zambia ($X) remains the largest sheep leather supplier in SADC, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Swaziland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Namibia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Zambia amounted to +7.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Swaziland (+55.8% per year) and Namibia (-20.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 134%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Zambia ($X per square meter), while Tanzania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zambia (+14.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep Leather Imports

Imports in SADC

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather imported in SADC skyrocketed to X square meters, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 98%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep leather imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Swaziland prevails in imports structure, finishing at X square meters, which was near 89% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters), achieving a 9.5% share of total imports.

Imports into Swaziland increased at an average annual rate of +45.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (+213.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +213.7% from 2012-2021. Swaziland (+34 p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Swaziland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skin leather in SADC, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Swaziland stood at +52.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per square meter), while Swaziland amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Swaziland (+4.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform