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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in SADC, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"SADC" region includes following countries:

Angola

Botswana

Comoros

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Eswatini

Lesotho

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Namibia

Seychelles

South Africa

Tanzania

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in the SADC region saw an overall expansion from 340.2 thousand tons in 2018 to 381.1 thousand tons in 2023. This growth of 12% over the period was supported by a consistent rise in domestic production, which increased from 355.7 thousand tons to 414.7 thousand tons during the same timeframe.

Market volume experienced a noticeable dip in 2020, falling to 335.7 thousand tons, before rebounding strongly in 2021. The subsequent years through 2023 saw steady growth, with exports showing significant volatility, particularly a sharp rise in 2020 that balanced the domestic supply 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 SADC
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola 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 SADC

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After increasing for two consecutive years, production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in SADC declined. In 2020, production remained stable at 368.9 K t, showing no change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 6.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 369.7 K t, which represented a 3.9% increase that year.

Annual dynamics of production in SADC in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.7%	3.9%	(0.2%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from SADC

Exports in kind, t

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 2.1-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC exported 34 165 t of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, marking a significant 98.4% increase compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 16 478 t, which represented a 32.7% decline that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.7%)	4.5%	98.4%	11.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, Nigeria, and Italy were the main destinations for SADC's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, accounting for 27.6%, 18.5%, and 10.9% of export volumes respectively. Together, these three countries represented 57.0% 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 SADC in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatile behavior during these years. Export values declined from their peak in 2017 to their lowest point in 2019, showing a 2.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC's cross-border shipments of raw bovine and equine hides and skins amounted to 16 471 K $ US, representing a sharp 87.1% increase compared to 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 8 803 K $ US, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 50.8% decrease.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(50.8%)	(30.8%)	87.1%	(14.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Italy, and Nigeria were the main buyers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from SADC in value terms, accounting for 20.8%, 20.6%, and 13.6% of export values respectively. Together, these three countries comprised 55.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to SADC

Imports in kind, t

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import volumes reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2017, with a 4.2-fold difference between these years. In 2020, SADC imported raw bovine and equine hides and skins, showing a 56.0% decrease year-over-year. The minimum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 936 t, which represented a 76.2% decline that year. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 149.0% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(76.2%)	149.0%	(56.0%)	(36.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil, Australia, and Argentina were the largest suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to SADC, accounting for 4.1%, 4.1%, and 4.0% of import volumes respectively. However, their combined contribution was limited to just 12.2% of total imports, reflecting a highly diversified country structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

SADC's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 1 028 K $ US, showing a sharp 71.6% decrease compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 84.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 46.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(42.2%)	(4.9%)	(71.6%)	(46.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to SADC in value terms were distributed across numerous markets. Australia, Argentina, and Brazil accounted for 13.8%, 6.5%, and 4.5% of import values respectively, but together represented only 24.8% 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 SADC in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io