South Africa: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in South Africa

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the South African market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather, when its value increased by 4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in South Africa

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather were exported from South Africa; waning by -20.3% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 138% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mexico (X tons) was the main destination for exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from South Africa, with a 43% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mexico totaled +14.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (-1.0% per year) and Italy (-3.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), Mexico ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather exported from South Africa worldwide, together accounting for 70% of total exports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +12.9%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, surging by 52% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather decreased by -11.5% against 2020 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+37.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after six years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 81%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 105%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather supplier to South Africa, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by India (X tons), with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Brazil stood at +122.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Pakistan (-13.3% per year) and India (-13.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather suppliers to South Africa were Brazil ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 82% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Brazil, with a CAGR of +115.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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