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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Zimbabwe

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Zimbabwe remained relatively stable from 2018 to 2020, with volumes fluctuating around 70 000 t. During 2018, buoyant export growth and reduced domestic consumption limited market expansion, keeping the volume at 70 232 t. The following years saw minimal change, with a slight uptick to 70 892 t in 2019 and a marginal decline to 70 652 t in 2020, indicating overall market stabilization.

From 2021 onward, the market entered a phase of sustained growth. Volume jumped by over 10% to 78 014 t in 2021, followed by further increases to 80 968 t in 2022 and 83 021 t in 2023. This period marked a clear upward trajectory, adding more than 12 000 t to the market over three years.

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 Zimbabwe
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zimbabwe 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. 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe

In kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Zimbabwe ranked 25th globally in the production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins.

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

Following a two-year increase, Zimbabwe's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined. In 2020, production reached 71 857 tonnes, showing minimal change from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production grew by 3.1%, averaging an annual increase of 1.0%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 71 907 tonnes, which also saw the largest yearly growth of 2.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	2.1%	(0.1%)	1.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Zimbabwe

Exports in kind, t

Zimbabwe's export volume of raw bovine and equine hides and skins rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 1 205 tonnes, a 17.0% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 7 484.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 323.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 304.1%	361.6%	17.0%	323.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mozambique and South Africa were the primary destinations for Zimbabwe's exports in kind, together accounting for 97.0% of total flows, while other markets made up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe's export value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports amounted to 178.3 thousand US dollars, up 43.6% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 648.4%, averaging an annual rise of 95.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	190.5%	79.4%	43.6%	95.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Mozambique and South Africa accounted for 86.4% of Zimbabwe's total export value, with the rest distributed among other destinations in smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Zimbabwe

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Zimbabwe's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins stood at 14 tonnes, showing little change from the year before. Between 2017 and 2019, imports increased by 139 860%, with an average annual growth rate of 1 018.6%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, South Africa dominated Zimbabwe's imports in kind, representing 96.5% of the total, making it the overwhelmingly primary source.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Zimbabwe imported 3.2 thousand US dollars worth of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in 2019, remaining relatively stable compared to 2018. From 2017 to 2019, imports rose by 5 864.3%, equating to an annualized increase of 290.7%.

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