Western Africa: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sheepskin and lambskin market reached $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Nigeria (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), threefold. Mauritania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

In Nigeria, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Mauritania (X% per year).

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Western Africa shrank to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Western Africa; flattening at the previous year's figure. This number 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Senegal (X tons) represented the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), constituting X% of total exports. Niger (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Nigeria (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Togo (X%). Mali (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Togo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Togo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Niger experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Burkina Faso (X%), Mauritania (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Mali (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Niger (X p.p.), Togo (X p.p.) and Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Senegal (X p.p.) and Mali (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplying countries in Western Africa were Nigeria ($X), Senegal ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported in Western Africa; shrinking by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of sheepskin and lambskin imports in 2022 were Senegal (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Gambia (X tons) and Togo (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Senegal ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Togo ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Togo, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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