Africa: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Africa

In 2022, the African sheepskin and lambskin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Africa

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Chad (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Chad (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield declined to X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Africa contracted slightly to X heads, remaining stable against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Libya (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Libya (X%) and Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa and Tunisia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tunisia (X% per year) and Libya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Africa

Sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a sharp descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X tons) represented the key importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Togo (X tons), Gambia (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. South Africa (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin imports into Tunisia stood at X%. At the same time, Togo (X%), Kenya (X%) and Gambia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Kenya (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.), Tunisia (X p.p.), Gambia (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Kenya ($X) and Morocco ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Togo, South Africa, Gambia and Democratic Republic of the Congo lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Togo, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Gambia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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