Western Africa: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sheepskin and lambskin market shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +55.4% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 88%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. 43% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), threefold. Burkina Faso (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.9% share.

In Nigeria, sheepskin and lambskin production increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Senegal (+5.2% per year) and Burkina Faso (+1.4% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa rose modestly to X kg per head, picking up by 1.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4.1%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Western Africa reached X heads, picking up by 1.9% compared with 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 6.5% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported in Western Africa declined notably to X tons, with a decrease of -22.3% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 55%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal was the main exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 40% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Benin (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons), together committing a 57% share of total exports.

Exports from Senegal decreased at an average annual rate of -11.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Benin (+45.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Benin emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +45.7% from 2012-2021. Togo experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Nigeria (-5.4%), Burkina Faso (-8.5%) and Mauritania (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Benin (+19 p.p.), Nigeria (+5.6 p.p.) and Togo (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Mauritania (-3.3 p.p.) and Senegal (-6.1 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Senegal ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +7.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 50% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Benin ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+13.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

Sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced dramatically to X tons in 2021, waning by -26.9% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 264% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 261%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the main importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Gambia (5%). The following importers - Senegal (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - together made up 6% of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imports, with a CAGR of +39.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Burkina Faso (+34.9%), Gambia (+34.8%), Senegal (+28.6%) and Cote d'Ivoire (+16.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Nigeria (+40 p.p.) and Gambia (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Cote d'Ivoire saw its share reduced by -18.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Senegal, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria amounted to +36.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Cote d'Ivoire (-3.1% per year) and Senegal (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 17% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 92% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (-2.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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