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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Lesotho

Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Lesotho

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2020, the market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Lesotho showed variability. Starting at 353.3 tonnes in 2018, it declined to 296.5 tonnes in 2019 before rising to 322.0 tonnes in 2020.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with market volume falling to 135.8 tonnes, a decrease of 58% from the previous year. The market then recovered over the next two years, reaching 202.1 tonnes in 2022 and 240.5 tonnes in 2023, though still below the 2018 peak.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Lesotho
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho in kind, 2018-2023, t
      2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Lesotho 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. 6. Exports
    1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
      1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
      2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
        1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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 Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho 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 Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho 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, kg
        1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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 Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Lesotho 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 Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  7. 7. Imports
    1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
      1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
      2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
        1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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 Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho 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 Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho 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, kg
        1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Lesotho in kind, 2018-2024, kg
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, kg
        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 Lesotho in value, 2018-2024, $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Lesotho 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 Lesotho, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Lesotho by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
  8. 8. Trade balance
    1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
      1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
    2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
      1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
      2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
  9. 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 Lesotho

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

Lesotho's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins increased in 2020, following two years of decline. The country produced 346.0 t that year, which was 17.5% higher than in 2019. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 17.7%, averaging an annual decrease of 6.3%. The lowest output was recorded in 2019 at 294.5 t, with the steepest drop of 17.1% occurring that same year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(15.4%)(17.1%)17.5%(6.3%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Lesotho

Exports in kind, kg

Export volumes of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Lesotho showed significant fluctuations during this period. The lowest point was in 2018, while the peak occurred in 2020, with volumes varying by a factor of 10.9 between these years. In 2020, exports totaled 24 000 kg, representing a sharp year-on-year contraction of 67.5%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(67.5%)n/an/a52.4%
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and China were the exclusive destinations for Lesotho's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in kind, together accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The value of Lesotho's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins experienced notable volatility. The low point was in 2018, with the high in 2017, showing a 28-fold difference. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 458 US dollars, marking a dramatic decrease of 96.4% compared to 2019.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(96.4%)n/an/a(60.5%)
Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, China and South Africa were the two leading destinations for Lesotho's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms, jointly making up 100.0% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Lesotho

Imports in kind, kg

Imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Lesotho were volatile over the observed period. The trough was in 2020, while the peak hit in 2019, with a 667-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imports stood at 3 kg, indicating an abrupt contraction of 99.9% from the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 000 kg, with the largest increase of 1 566.7% also occurring that year.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(86.1%)1 566.7%(99.9%)(84.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa and China were the primary sources for Lesotho's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in kind, together accounting for 71.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Lesotho's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms declined for the third consecutive year in 2020. The import volume that year amounted to 7 US dollars, representing a 96.6% decrease from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 99.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -80.0%.

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

Parameter201820192020CAGR
1Change from last year(36.4%)(63.4%)(96.6%)(80.0%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, South Africa and China consistently dominated Lesotho's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms, accounting for 46.7% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

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