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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Eswatini

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Eswatini expanded significantly from 1 394 t in 2018 to 1 861 t in 2023, representing a 33% increase over the five-year period. This growth was underpinned by a steady rise in domestic production, which climbed from 1 577 t to 1 985 t over the same years.

After continuous growth in 2019 and 2020, the market experienced a slight contraction in 2021 to 1 590 t, due to a temporary increase in exports. However, it rebounded in 2022 and surged by 14% in 2023 to reach a new peak, as production hit its highest level and export volumes fell.

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 Eswatini
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Eswatini 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eswatini in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Eswatini by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Eswatini 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 Eswatini

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

Eswatini's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins grew for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 736 tonnes, marking a 4.0% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 8.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 1 577 tonnes, when output fell by 1.4%. In contrast, 2019 saw the largest increase, with production jumping by 5.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.4%)	5.8%	4.0%	2.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Eswatini

Exports in kind, t

The export market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Eswatini showed significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2018, exports fluctuated with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 1.8 times. In 2020, export volume totaled 114.5 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 24.8% compared to the previous year. The highest export level was in 2018 at 183.1 tonnes, when exports surged by 75.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	75.9%	(16.8%)	(24.8%)	3.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the dominant and nearly exclusive market for Eswatini's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, accounting for 95.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Eswatini's export value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached $7 867, a sharp drop of 66.9% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 90%, with a compound annual growth rate of -53.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(35.9%)	(53.0%)	(66.9%)	(53.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa effectively dominated the export value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Eswatini, holding a 94.6% share of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Eswatini

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Eswatini were highly volatile during this period. From 2019 to 2020, imports swung dramatically with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 20 times. In 2020, imports stood at 0.0 tonnes, a decrease of 95.0% from the previous year. The highest import level was in 2019 at 0.1 tonnes, when imports skyrocketed by 990.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.8%)	990.9%	(95.0%)	(60.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the import market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Eswatini was extremely concentrated, with South Africa alone responsible for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance for imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Eswatini showed noticeable fluctuations from 2017 to 2020, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 25 times. In 2020, imports amounted to approximately $167, reflecting a sharp decline of 94.2% compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, when imports jumped by 491.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(88.4%)	491.2%	(94.2%)	(65.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over the 2017-2020 period, virtually all imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Eswatini in value terms were linked to South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io