Western Africa: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African cattle hide and skin market decreased by -7.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +39.5% against 2017 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Western Africa

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of cattle hide and skin production was Nigeria (X tons), comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Burkina Faso (X tons), twofold. Senegal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Nigeria totaled +1.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (-1.7% per year) and Senegal (+1.6% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Western Africa reached X kg per head, with an increase of 5.6% against 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 7.3%. Over the period under review, the cattle hide and skin yield reached the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Western Africa totaled X heads, remaining stable against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 3.7%. The level of producing animals peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 65% against 2020. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 282%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 571% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) represented the major exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle, comprising 43% of total exports. Benin (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Niger (X tons). All these countries together took near 56% 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 Niger (with a CAGR of +94.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in Western Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Benin, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria stood at +45.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+60.4% per year) and Benin (+64.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -23.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 76% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Ghana ($X per ton), while Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (-3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, overseas purchases of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by -18.1% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 251% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 314%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2021.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raw hides and skins of cattle imports, with a CAGR of +58.8% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Nigeria increased by +72 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in Western Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to +53.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -5.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to -3.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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