Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Western Africa experienced significant volume fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 139.1 thousand tons in 2018, market size grew to 154.1 thousand tons in 2019 before surging sharply to 212.1 thousand tons in 2020. This peak was followed by a contraction to 197.7 thousand tons in 2021 and a further slight decline to 192.2 thousand tons in 2022, with a modest recovery to 199.1 thousand tons by 2023.

Domestic production demonstrated steady growth throughout the period, rising from 125.3 thousand tons in 2018 to 139.5 thousand tons in 2023. In contrast, import volumes were highly volatile, increasing dramatically from 15.1 thousand tons in 2018 to 82.0 thousand tons in 2020, which directly fueled the market's peak that year. Imports then fell to 56.4 thousand tons in 2022 before partially recovering.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After two years of growth, production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Western Africa declined. In 2020, the region produced 131.6 K t, marking a 2.5% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 134.9 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 7.7%.

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

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Western Africa amounted to 1 574 t, reflecting a sharp 36.3% decline compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 2 470 t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 96.3%.

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

The export partner structure remained fragmented from 2017 to 2020. China accounted for 9.9% of exports in kind, Chad for 2.3%, and Hong Kong for 1.7%. Together, these three partners represented only 13.9% of total export flows, with no single country achieving a dominant share.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. The lowest value was recorded in 2018, while exports peaked in 2020, showing a 2.3-fold difference between these years. In 2020, export value stood at 3 654 K $ US, representing an 18.7% year-over-year increase. The minimum value was 1 596 K $ US in 2018, which saw the largest annual decline of 15.5%. The largest annual increase occurred in 2019 at 92.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, China accounted for 27.4% of export value, Chad for 4.3%, and Hong Kong for 2.4%. Together, these three countries absorbed 34.0% of total export value for raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Western Africa, making them the main export destinations.

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

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

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

Imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Western Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 82 026 t, marking a substantial 279.9% rise compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 1 147.2%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 131.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania supplied 15.8% of imports in kind, Sudan 14.0%, and Madagascar 8.1%. While these countries played notable roles as suppliers, their combined share reached only 37.8% of total imports in kind, indicating no single supplier dominated the market.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Western Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 70 835 K $ US, representing a 321.6% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, import value grew by 680.9%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 98.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Tanzania led as a supplier with 25.9% of import value, followed by Sudan at 17.0%, and the Netherlands at 8.6%. Together, these three suppliers accounted for 51.5% of total import value, heading the ranking of suppliers to Western Africa.

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

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