South Africa: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in South Africa

In 2022, the South African market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 2.7% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in South Africa

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 52%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, the amount of chamois leather and combination chamois leather exported from South Africa shrank remarkably to X square meters, which is down by -52.2% on the previous year. In general, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 128% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 681% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Namibia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from South Africa, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Namibia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mauritius (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Nigeria (X square meters), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Namibia stood at -14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mauritius (+20.7% per year) and Nigeria (+10.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exported from South Africa were Mauritius ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Seychelles, Swaziland, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Mozambique, which together accounted for a further 30%.

Among the main countries of destination, Seychelles, with a CAGR of +54.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather amounted to $X per square meter, rising by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 280%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Seychelles ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Namibia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Seychelles (+53.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw pronounced growth. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) was the main chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier to South Africa, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at +3.0%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to South Africa, comprising 90% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +5.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per square meter), while the price for China stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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