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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Democratic Republic of the Congo

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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 the Democratic Republic of the Congo expanded consistently from 2018 to 2023. Volume grew from 2 784 t in 2018 to 4 338 t in 2023, reflecting a steady increase in domestic production which rose from 2 809 t to 4 184 t over the same period.

The growth accelerated from 2022 onward, supported by government initiatives. In 2022, the launch of the Multi-Year Priority Actions Program 2022-2026 aimed at developing the cattle sector, including disease control and support for livestock farmers, provided a direct boost to herd health and hide production. This was reinforced in 2023 by ongoing national policies for bovine disease prophylaxis and epidemiosurveillance, which helped sustain output growth by reducing animal mortality and improving hide availability.

By 2024, the market structure featured a major player, Grelka, which operated the country's largest cattle herd of nearly 35 000 head, underscoring the scale of modern ranching. While the full-year 2024 market volume is not yet reported, the sector's underlying potential remains significant, though constrained by outdated cattle breeds and a need for further investment in modernization.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Democratic Republic of the Congo 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Democratic Republic of the Congo 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Democratic Republic of the Congo 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen its production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins grow for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 3,123 tonnes, marking a 10.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.6%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	0.3%	10.9%	3.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Democratic Republic of the Congo

Exports in kind, kg

Exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from the Democratic Republic of the Congo have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2019, shipments abroad totaled 5,000 kilograms, representing a sharp decline of 80.1% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, exports dropped by 94.2%, with an annualized decrease of 61.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.7%)	(80.1%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda was the primary buyer of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, accounting for 79.6% of total exports in volume. The remaining share was distributed among a diverse group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, export revenue stood at 496 US dollars, showing a significant reduction of 90.8% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2019 period, exports decreased by 96.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -68.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(65.0%)	(90.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Uganda and Rwanda together accounted for the majority of the export value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Other markets contributed to a smaller portion of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Democratic Republic of the Congo

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into the Democratic Republic of the Congo surged in 2020, reaching a total of [value_last_year] kilograms. This represents a 203.5% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 277.7%, averaging an annualized rate of 55.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	203.5%	55.7%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, China and the United Arab Emirates were the leading suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, together making up 83.3% of total imports in volume. Other sources each held relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo imported raw bovine and equine hides and skins worth 9,699 US dollars, reflecting a sharp year-over-year increase of 228.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 351.8%, with an annualized growth rate of 65.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020, $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	228.5%	65.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and the United Arab Emirates continued to be the main suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in value terms, jointly holding 80.9% of total imports. The rest was spread across a fragmented array of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Democratic Republic of the Congo in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io