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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Cameroon contracted significantly in 2019, with volume falling to 15 585 tons from 21 963 tons the previous year. A steady recovery then took hold, with market size increasing each year through 2023, when it reached 19 341 tons.

Growth from 2022 was supported by the country's shift toward low-carbon emission livestock systems, which enhanced overall protein production and herd management, indirectly boosting the supply of raw hides. In 2023, the World Bank-funded Livestock Development Project (PRODEL) further strengthened the market by improving cattle productivity through lower mortality rates and better animal healthcare, leading to a greater availability and quality of skins.

Sector developments in 2024 included the announcement of a CFA 65 billion project to develop pig, cattle, and fish farming value chains and reported data showing a decrease in national beef production volume, both factors relevant to the raw hide supply context.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Cameroon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon produced 16 023 tonnes of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in 2020, showing a slight increase of 2.8% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production declined by 17.7%, with an average annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 15 585 tonnes, while the highest was in 2018 at 21 968 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 29.1% decrease, whereas the largest growth was seen in 2018 with a 12.9% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.9%	(29.1%)	2.8%	(6.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 13.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon exported 71 350 kg of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, which represents an 88.5% decrease compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.5%)	n/a	n/a	15.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria was the primary destination for Cameroon's raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports, consistently accounting for 90.6% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins exported from Cameroon stood at 8 380 US dollars, marking a sharp contraction of 60.3% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, export values decreased by 76.8%, equivalent to an annualized decline of 38.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.3%)	n/a	n/a	(38.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Hong Kong dominated Cameroon's export partner structure in value terms, while other countries collectively accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2020, with a 50-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Cameroon imported 2 765 kg of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, representing a dramatic increase of 4 927.3% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	4 927.3%	66.4%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Nigeria held the dominant position in Cameroon's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins by volume, accounting for 80.4% of total imports, while various smaller destinations shared the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market demonstrated volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, showing a 5.9-fold fluctuation. In 2020, Cameroon's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins amounted to 763 US dollars, marking an 86.0% increase year-over-year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	86.0%	(32.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three main markets—China, South Africa, and Nigeria—together accounted for 88.6% of the total value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins imported into Cameroon.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io