Earlier Report Observations
The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Malawi demonstrated steady expansion from 2018 to 2023. Volume increased from 4 983 t in 2018 to 6 925 t in 2023, representing a 39% growth over the five-year period. This rise was not uniform, with the most substantial annual gains occurring in 2019 and 2022.
Following a rise of over 500 t in 2019, growth moderated in 2020 and 2021. The market then accelerated sharply in 2022, adding more than 800 t—the largest single-year increase in the observed period. By 2023, the market continued to grow, reaching a new volume plateau.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Malawi
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Malawi
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6. Exports
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
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6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
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6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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7. Imports
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
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7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
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7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in kind, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, kg
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malawi in value, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
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7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi, 2018-2024, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malawi by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, kg
- 8.1.2. In value, $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, kg
- 8.2.2. In value, $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Malawi
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
Malawi's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins grew for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 683 tonnes, marking a modest 2.1% increase from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, overall production rose by 24.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.5%.
Annual dynamics of production in Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, t
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | 9.4% | 11.3% | 2.1% | 7.5% |
Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Malawi
Exports in kind, kg
Export volumes showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2018, exports hit their lowest point at 18 922 kg, with a sharp decline of 40.1%. The following year, in 2019, exports surged to 40 738 kg, representing a dramatic year-on-year increase of 115.3%. This created a 2.2-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the trough in 2018.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2017-2020, kg
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (40.1%) | 115.3% | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Ghana and the United Kingdom were the main importers of Malawi's raw bovine and equine hides and skins, together accounting for 88.8% of total export volumes. The remaining share went to other countries.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Malawi in kind, 2017-2020
Exports in value, K $ US
The value of Malawi's raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports fell for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports amounted to 86.1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a significant drop of 11.2% compared to 2018. Between 2017 and 2019, total export value decreased by 81.2%, which translates to an annualized decline of 42.7%.
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2017-2020, K $ US
| Parameter | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (78.8%) | (11.2%) | n/a | - |
From 2017 to 2020, Italy was the leading partner for Malawi's exports in value terms, making up 93.7% of the total.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020
World map of product's exports from Malawi in value, 2017-2020
Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Malawi
According to market analysis, Malawi did not import any raw bovine and equine hides and skins from 2017 to 2020.
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