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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Cameroon

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2019, the market for raw sheep and lamb skins in Cameroon increased from 2 458 t to 2 976 t. The sector operated under a persistent scarcity of raw skins and production inputs, with processors heavily dependent on imports from Chad, which influenced material availability and likely tempered potential growth.

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 triggered global supply chain disruptions, reducing market volume to 2 811 t. Continued raw material shortages contributed to a further decline in 2021, bringing the market to 2 702 t.

A sharp expansion followed in 2022, with the market surging 54% to 4 159 t. Growth then stabilized in 2023 at 4 258 t. Throughout this period, the industry faced ongoing structural challenges, including limited raw material supply and high transport costs from neighboring countries.

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 Cameroon
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cameroon 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Cameroon in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cameroon by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 sheep and lamb skins in Cameroon

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cameroon's production of raw sheep and lamb skins declined after two years of growth. In 2020, the country produced 2 822 tonnes, representing a modest year-on-year decrease of 5.6%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 18.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 5.7%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 2 988 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 20.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.2%	20.0%	(5.6%)	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Cameroon

Exports in kind, kg

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with the peak being 16 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Cameroon exported 13 000 kg of raw sheep and lamb skins, marking a measured increase of 9.0% compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 32 500 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 63.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 1 525.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 525.0%	(63.3%)	9.0%	86.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Cameroon's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins were entirely dependent on Nigeria, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market behavior was characterized by volatility during these years. The lowest export value was recorded in 2017, while the highest was reached in 2018, with the peak being 8.1 times higher than the trough. In 2020, Cameroon's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins amounted to 7 732 US dollars, representing a sharp year-on-year decline of 44.4%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 25 571 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with a drop of 45.6%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 705.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	705.1%	(45.6%)	(44.4%)	34.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Cameroon's raw sheep and lamb skins exports were almost exclusively supplied to Nigeria, which absorbed 100.0% 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 Cameroon in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Cameroon

Imports in kind, kg

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Chad remained the overwhelmingly dominant supplier of raw sheep and lamb skins to Cameroon, accounting for 100.0% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the country structure of imports in value terms was highly concentrated, with Chad alone accounting for 100.0% 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 Cameroon in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io