Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Senegal

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, Senegal's market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins expanded consistently, with volume rising from 15 327 t to 18 028 t. This growth was primarily driven by an increase in cattle, sheep, and goat herds, which boosted the supply of raw hides. Government initiatives in 2022 further supported the livestock sector, including the PRAPS-2 project to enhance pastoral resilience and the importation of high-yield dairy cattle, contributing to sustained production.

In 2023, the market contracted, with production falling to 16 955 t and market volume dropping to 16 937 t, marking a reversal of the previous upward trend without specific reported factors for the year.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Senegal

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

Senegal's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 17 498 tons, marking a 9.7% year-over-year increase. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 16.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 5.1%.

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

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Senegal

Exports in kind, kg

Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point, while 2020 saw the highest level, with a 67-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, Senegal exported 30 000 kg of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, a dramatic surge of 6,566.7% compared to the previous year. The minimum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 450 kg, and the largest decline occurred that same year, dropping by 89.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Ghana and Italy were the leading destinations for Senegal's exports in kind, together accounting for 90.0% of total flows, with the rest going to other markets.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. In 2018, volumes reached their lowest point, while 2017 saw the highest, with an 18-fold variation between these years. In 2020, the value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins exported from Senegal was 2 546 US dollars, representing a 172.5% increase from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 485 US dollars, and the largest decline occurred that year, falling by 94.5%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy and Ghana dominated as the top destinations for Senegal's exports in value terms of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, jointly making up 88.9% of total flows, while smaller markets shared the remainder.

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

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

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Senegal

Imports in kind, kg

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. In 2017, imports were at their lowest, rising to a peak in 2019, with a 4.1-fold increase over that period. In 2020, Senegal imported approximately 17 824 kg of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, a sharp decrease of 60.5% compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 45 070 kg, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, jumping by 277.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, three key markets—Australia, Angola, and Spain—collectively absorbed 78.0% of Senegal's total imports in kind of raw bovine and equine hides and skins.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

Senegal's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country imported a total of 14 221 US dollars' worth, equivalent to a 55.1% rise over the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 420.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 73.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia (26.4% of imports in value terms), Chile (23.3%), and Spain (16.0%) were the main suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Senegal, together accounting for 65.7% of total imports in value terms.

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

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