Western Africa: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African cows skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, cows skin production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest cows skin producing country in Western Africa, accounting for 39% of total volume. Moreover, cows skin production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mali (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Ghana (X tons), with a 7.5% share.

In Nigeria, cows skin production increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Mali (+12.4% per year) and Ghana (+9.9% per year).

Cows Skin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals exported in Western Africa contracted remarkably to X tons, which is down by -77.3% on 2020 figures. In general, exports faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 120% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin exports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 134%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Togo (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) dominates exports structure, together achieving 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Burkina Faso (X tons) and Senegal (X tons), together generating an 11% share of total exports. Nigeria (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Mauritania (with a CAGR of -10.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Mauritania ($X), Togo ($X) and Senegal ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 82% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Mauritania, with a CAGR of +0.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mauritania (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals imported in Western Africa soared to X tons, increasing by 30% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 113%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, cows skin imports declined to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 133%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) was the largest importer of raw hides and skins of bovine animals in Western Africa, making up 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +47.1%).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of bovine animals in Western Africa, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 27% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, cows skin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +38.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -34.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Ghana amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-5.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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