Kenya: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kenya

The Kenyan cattle hide and skin market contracted to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep reduction. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kenya

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Kenya amounted to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Kenya; approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Kenya

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR (X tons), with a X% share of total exports. The third position in this ranking was held by Pakistan (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons) was the main cattle hide and skin supplier to Kenya, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Rwanda totaled X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Rwanda stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep setback. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Burundi amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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