Sudan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Sudan

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was growth in the Sudanese cattle hide and skin market, when its value increased by 3% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Sudan

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production declined modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Sudan was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1%. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Sudan declined modestly to X heads, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 2.4%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by -35.9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 275%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 177% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria totaled +22.7%.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria stood at +29.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cattle hide and skin export price increased by +72.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 84% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +19.2% per year.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Sudan

In 2018, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 2.9% to X kg, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, faced a sharp reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 4.7% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports reduced to $X in 2018. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Egypt (X kg) was the main supplier of cattle hide and skin to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Egypt amounted to -13.7%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +4.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, with a decrease of -16.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 85%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +21.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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