Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Ghana

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw sheep and lamb skins in Ghana increased from 3 756 t in 2018 to 4 427 t in 2023, representing an 18% growth over the period. This expansion was part of a steady upward trend in domestic production.

The growth was supported by the expansion of livestock farming in the country, as reflected in the livestock production index rising to 117.4 points in 2021. Government initiatives such as the Planting for Food and Jobs program, aimed at boosting self-sufficiency in livestock production, indirectly encouraged sheep and lamb rearing, increasing the supply of skins.

In 2023, the Ghana Livestock Development Policy and Strategy was approved by the Cabinet, specifically targeting the development of the sheep and goat sector. The RFJ program for modernizing livestock production, including the distribution of elite stock to farmers, helped enhance productivity and thus the output of skins.

Production raw sheep and lamb skins in Ghana

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

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

Ghana's production of raw sheep and lamb skins has grown for three consecutive years. In 2020, the country produced 4 091 tonnes, marking a moderate 6.0% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 11.4%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.7%.

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

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Ghana

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2018, with a dramatic 744-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana exported just 12 kg of raw sheep and lamb skins, representing a sharp 91.0% drop from the year before. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 9 042 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2019, falling by 98.5%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, up by 126.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Côte d'Ivoire was the dominant and nearly exclusive market for Ghana's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in kind, accounting for 94.0% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. The span from 2018 to 2020 saw a peak-to-trough amplitude of 183 times. In 2020, Ghana's cross-border shipments of raw sheep and lamb skins were valued at 8 US dollars, down by 97.3% year-on-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 465 US dollars. The largest increase occurred in 2018, rising by 165.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Côte d'Ivoire was the key buyer of raw sheep and lamb skins from Ghana in value terms, taking 85.5% of total exports, while a diverse group of other countries accounted for the remainder.

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

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

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Ghana

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. Import volumes hit their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 120-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Ghana's cross-border shipments of raw sheep and lamb skins amounted to 24 000 kg, a massive 7,226.2% increase compared to 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2018 at 200 kg. The largest decline occurred in 2018, falling by 32.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports of raw sheep and lamb skins to Ghana in kind were heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom, which accounted for 80.6% of total flows, with other countries making up the remaining share.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited signs of volatility over the observed period. Import values reached their lowest point in 2018 and peaked in 2020, with a 77-fold gap between these years. In 2020, imported volumes of raw sheep and lamb skins in Ghana totalled 7 544 US dollars, reflecting a sharp rise of 2,374.6% from the year before. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 98 US dollars. The largest decline occurred in 2018, dropping by 82.4%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the United Kingdom was the primary source for imports in value terms, accounting for 72.5% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller partners.

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

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