Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Niger

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Niger fluctuated, starting at 8 500 tons in 2018, rising to 9 025 tons in 2019, then dipping to 8 293 tons in 2020. The 2018 agricultural season assessment underscored the sector's importance to the national economy, though it did not cite specific drivers for raw hides production.

A sharp expansion occurred in 2021, with the domestic market volume surging to 12 450 tons. This new, higher level of over 12 500 tons was sustained through 2022 and 2023, indicating a structural shift in market size.

In 2024, the government officially launched a billion-dollar World Bank-funded program to modernize the agricultural and livestock sector, aiming to transform agropastoral production. The same year also saw the organization of the 8th SAHEL-NIGER agriculture and livestock fair, which mobilized value chain actors.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Niger

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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

In 2020, Niger produced 11 134 tonnes of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, marking a 10.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 6%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.0%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 10 091 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 5.9%.

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Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Niger

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The export market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 1 261 tonnes, then surged to a peak of 2 845 tonnes in 2020, creating a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, cross-border shipments of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Niger amounted to 2 845 tonnes, representing a substantial increase of 125.5% compared to the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 43.9%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Burkina Faso remained the primary export partners for Niger in terms of volume, together accounting for 82.8% of total exports, while other countries made up the remaining share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Market performance exhibited noticeable fluctuations during this period. The highest export value was recorded in 2019, while the lowest occurred in 2018, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 1.9 times. In 2020, the value of exported raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Niger amounted to 1 032 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 47.8% compared to 2019. The minimum value was 1 017 thousand US dollars in 2018, and the maximum was 1 979 thousand US dollars in 2019, which also saw the largest increase of 94.6%.

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

During 2017–2020, Nigeria accounted for 84.0% of the total export value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Niger, with the remainder distributed among various smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Niger

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The import market experienced considerable volatility in these years. Imports peaked in 2019 at 196 tonnes and fell to their lowest point in 2020 at 5 tonnes, resulting in a 44-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Niger's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins were recorded at 5 tonnes, representing an abrupt reduction of 97.7% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, with a rise of 588.3%.

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From 2017 to 2020, Mali consistently dominated Niger's imports in volume, accounting for 77.9% of the total, indicating a high concentration on this market, while other countries shared the remainder.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import values peaked in 2019 and sank to their lowest volume in 2020, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 21 times. In 2020, the value of imported raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Niger amounted to 1 thousand US dollars, reflecting a drop of 95.2% year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 28 thousand US dollars, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 772.0%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the country structure of imports in value terms was primarily shaped by Algeria and Mali, which together accounted for 97.6% of total flows, with other markets forming a long tail.

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

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