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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Middle Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Middle Africa" region includes following countries:

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the production of raw sheep and lamb skins in Middle Africa expanded consistently, rising from 31 746 t to 46 231 t, a 46% increase over five years. Market size grew in parallel from 31 714 t to 46 235 t, with annual growth rates between 6% and 11%, including a notable 10.7% production jump in 2022.

In 2024, several developments were observed that could shape the market. A new international border market opened between Cameroon and Nigeria in Banki, potentially facilitating cross-border trade in livestock and related products. Concurrently, sheep and lamb prices in Yaoundé fell by 10 000 to 20 000 F CFA compared to the previous year, reflecting shifts in consumer demand and supply ahead of the Tabaski festival. Government-led price adjustments for beef in the Extreme-North region and training programs for small traders also indicated ongoing regulatory and support initiatives affecting the meat and skins sectors.

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 Middle Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Middle Africa in kind, 2018-2023, t
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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Angola in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Angola by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 sheep and lamb skins in Middle Africa

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

Middle Africa's production of raw sheep and lamb skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 36 539 tonnes, marking a moderate 6.3% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 23.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 7.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.0%	8.3%	6.3%	7.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Middle Africa

Exports in kind, t

The export market displayed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with an 18-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Middle Africa exported 71.0 tonnes of raw sheep and lamb skins, a dramatic 391.9% surge compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 712.5%, while the steepest decline was in 2019, at 55.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	712.5%	(55.6%)	391.9%	160.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the export market was highly concentrated, with Nigeria accounting for 98.4% of all shipments in volume terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The export market in value terms also showed volatility. Values reached their lowest in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a seven-fold difference between these years. In 2020, exports from Middle Africa totaled 23 297 US dollars, a sharp 61.6% year-on-year increase. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 25 571 US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019, at 43.6%, while the biggest increase was in 2018, at 603.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	603.1%	(43.6%)	61.6%	85.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, exports in value terms were heavily reliant on Nigeria, which made up 99.3% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Middle Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import data indicates a volatile market with irregular fluctuations. Imports were at their lowest in 2018 and reached their highest in 2020, with a staggering 28 728-fold difference. In 2020, Middle Africa imported 287.3 tonnes of raw sheep and lamb skins, a sharp 99.5% drop from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.5%)	n/a	n/a	406.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in volume terms were highly concentrated, with China responsible for 99.3% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The import market in value terms exhibited volatility as well. Values fell to a low in 2018 and rose to a high in 2020, varying by 335-fold. In 2020, imports into Middle Africa amounted to 59 367 US dollars, a sharp 93.5% decrease compared to the year before.

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