Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Angola

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Angola showed moderate growth over the 2018-2023 period, starting at 14 303 t in 2018. Initial expansion was supported by the Plano Nacional de Desenvolvimento 2018-2022, which set targets to increase industrial and agricultural output, including livestock production that raised hide availability.

After a slight dip in 2020, the market recovered to 14 887 t in 2021. However, in 2022, volume declined to 14 396 t as the agricultural sector faced structural challenges such as limited animal feed availability and supply chain management issues, constraining cattle slaughter and hide production.

A sharp rebound followed in 2023, with market volume reaching 15 374 t. This surge was driven by the implementation of the Plano Nacional de Desenvolvimento da Pecuária and a veterinary import ban on meat and animal by-products, which incentivized domestic slaughter and increased hide supply.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Angola

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

World map of production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

Angola's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 14 717 tonnes, which represents a slight decrease of 0.8% compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, overall production fell by 6%, averaging an annual decline of 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Angola in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Angola

Exports in kind, t

The export market for these products showed significant volatility during this period. The lowest point was recorded in 2017, while exports peaked in 2018, with a 3.2-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Angola exported 484.8 tonnes of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, marking a sharp increase of 43.9% compared to 2019. The highest export volume was in 2018 at 742.8 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 54.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 224.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Angola's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins were almost exclusively directed to Togo, which accounted for 90.9% of total exports in volume terms.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Angola's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 109.3 thousand US dollars, reflecting a modest reduction of 7.5% compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, however, exports increased by 14.7%, averaging an annual growth rate of 4.7%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 151.9 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 22.2%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, with a rise of 59.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, Togo clearly dominated as the main buyer of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Angola, accounting for 93.2% of total exports in value terms.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Angola in value, 2017-2020

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Angola

Imports in kind, t

The import market for these products exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2018, with an 8-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Angola's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins amounted to 0.0 tonnes, down by 87.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 0.2 tonnes. The largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 97.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in volume terms were entirely dominated by the United Arab Emirates and South Africa, which together accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in the import market during this period. Imports dropped to their minimum in 2018 and climbed to their maximum in 2017, showing a 3-fold shift. In 2019, Angola's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins reached 0.6 thousand US dollars, representing a 35.0% increase compared to 2018. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 0.4 thousand US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, with a drop of 66.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

From 2017 to 2020, the import structure in value terms relied mainly on South Africa and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Angola in value, 2017-2020