South Africa: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in South Africa

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the South African goat hides and skins market, when its value decreased by -18.9% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in South Africa

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 143%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in South Africa amounted to X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in South Africa stood at X heads, almost unchanged from 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 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 South Africa

After three years of decline, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins increased by 35% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Hong Kong SAR (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from South Africa, with a combined 78% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Namibia, Germany, Russia, Mexico, Italy and China, which together accounted for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from South Africa worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Namibia, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Italy and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +10.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -61.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 139%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into South Africa

Goat hides and skins imports into South Africa dropped dramatically to X tons in 2021, waning by -30.3% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Swaziland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to South Africa, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from Swaziland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Namibia (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Swaziland totaled +31.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+108.1% per year) and Namibia (-32.2% per year).

In value terms, Argentina ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to South Africa, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Swaziland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Argentina stood at +92.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Swaziland (+8.9% per year) and Mozambique (-26.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mozambique ($X per ton), while the price for Swaziland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mozambique (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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