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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Mauritania

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Mauritania grew consistently, with volume increasing from 4 051 t to 4 428 t. This expansion was driven by investments in the livestock sector and the development of agricultural infrastructure, which enhanced animal production and hide quality. The regulatory framework was also strengthened through the organization of the veterinary profession, supporting overall sector efficiency.

Market volume stabilized at 4 389 t in 2021 before declining to 3 790 t in 2022. The sharp drop was primarily due to a surge in exports, which rose to 694 t as regional trade flows intensified and focus on product traceability grew. During this period, government policies continued to promote food security and sanitary standards, laying the groundwork for the establishment of the Mauritanian Food Safety Agency.

In 2023, market volume remained steady at 3 797 t as increased production of 4 524 t offset high exports of 727 t. The sustained export demand, particularly to Senegal, kept external markets active, while domestic investments by companies like La Mauritanienne de productions animales aimed to modernize and structure the livestock value chain.

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 Mauritania
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritania in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Mauritania 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 Mauritania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritania 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Mauritania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Mauritania 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Mauritania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Mauritania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritania 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Mauritania in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Mauritania 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Mauritania in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Mauritania by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritania, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Mauritania 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Mauritania

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

Mauritania's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has increased for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 4,400 tonnes, marking a slight 0.7% rise compared to the previous year. Production reached its lowest point in 2018 at 4,299 tonnes, which represented a 3.2% decline. The most significant growth occurred in 2019 with a 1.7% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.2%)	1.7%	0.7%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Mauritania

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable pattern during this period. Exports peaked in 2018 at 247.5 tonnes, then dropped sharply to their lowest level in 2019 at 67.9 tonnes, representing a 3.6-fold difference between these years. This 2019 figure was 72.6% lower than the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 91.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	91.9%	(72.6%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China and Vietnam were the dominant destinations for Mauritania's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, together accounting for 99.8% 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 Mauritania in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed considerable volatility throughout the observed period. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at $139,100, while the lowest came in 2019 at $60,100, creating a 2.3-fold gap between these years. The 2019 value represented a significant 56.8% decrease compared to the previous year. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 52.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.7%	(56.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and Vietnam served as the primary markets for Mauritania's exports in value terms, jointly representing 99.2% of total export value, while other destinations maintained relatively minor shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Mauritania

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China was the exclusive supplier of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Mauritania, accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Mauritania's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins were almost entirely sourced from China, which represented 100.0% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io