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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Morocco

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2021, the market for raw sheep and lamb skins in Morocco showed stable production and consumption volumes, hovering around 25,500 t per year. Imports and exports were minimal, keeping the market size closely aligned with domestic output.

A significant shift occurred in 2022 when the market volume fell to 23,044 t, a drop of approximately 10%, with production declining to 22,951 t. A modest recovery to 23,349 t followed in 2023, though the market remained below pre-2022 levels. This period of reduced supply coincided with a severe and persistent drought that affected sheep herds and raised livestock feeding costs.

Entering 2024, the Moroccan government authorized the import of 600,000 sheep ahead of Eid Al-Adha to counter structural drought and high prices, aiming to secure supply. Concurrently, ear-tag identification systems ensured traceability, while consumer purchasing power was pressured by inflation. These factors shaped the operating environment for raw skins, though full 2024 market volume data is not yet available.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Between 2017 and 2020, Morocco ranked as the 16th largest global producer of raw sheep and lamb skins.

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

Morocco's production of raw sheep and lamb skins grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 25 517 tonnes, remaining relatively stable compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 3.7%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.0%	0.5%	0.1%	1.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Morocco

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Morocco's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins fell to 0.0 tonnes, representing a sharp decline of 99.8% from 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.8%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Morocco's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins were heavily concentrated on Italy, 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 Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2018, Morocco's export value of raw sheep and lamb skins dropped to 0.3 thousand US dollars, marking a dramatic fall of 99.9% from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(99.9%)	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy was the sole buyer of raw sheep and lamb skins from Morocco, capturing 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 Morocco in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Morocco

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Morocco's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins declined. In 2020, imports fell to 147.2 tonnes, down 42.2% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 8.2%, averaging 2.7% annual growth. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 254.7 tonnes, which represented the largest annual increase of 63.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	14.6%	63.3%	(42.2%)	2.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, France was Morocco's primary source for imports of raw sheep and lamb skins, representing 98.7% 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 Morocco in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed volatility throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a two-fold difference between these years. In 2020, import value dropped to 108.1 thousand US dollars, a significant reduction of 44.1% from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 193.5 thousand US dollars, which saw the largest annual increase of 80.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	80.8%	(44.1%)	3.9%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, France dominated Morocco's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms, consistently accounting for 93.5% 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 Morocco in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io