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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Niger

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

In 2018, Nigerien authorities imposed a ban on livestock exports ahead of the Tabaski festival to ensure the availability of sacrificial animals for local households. This measure, aimed at reducing sheep prices, likely supported domestic slaughter supply, contributing to the production of 2,402 t of raw sheep and lamb skins and a market volume of 2,302 t that year.

Market volume fluctuated over the following years, peaking at 2,428 t in 2020 before declining in 2021 and 2022, then partially recovering to 2,294 t in 2023. Production followed a similar pattern, reaching its highest point of 2,456 t in 2020.

By 2024, increased focus on the agropastoral sector was evident through the annual SAHEL-NIGER exhibition, which brought together value chain actors, and through stated government commitments to a deep transformation of the sector led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock.

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

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

Niger's production of raw sheep and lamb skins rebounded after a two-year decline. In 2019, output hit its lowest point at 2,337 tonnes, but then increased by 5.1% year-on-year to reach 2,456 tonnes in 2020. The most significant drop occurred in 2018, when production fell by 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.8%)	(2.7%)	5.1%	(0.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Niger

Exports in kind, t

The export market for raw sheep and lamb skins showed considerable volatility during this period. In 2018, exports peaked at 100.7 tonnes, but then plummeted to just 20.9 tonnes in 2019, marking a dramatic 79.2% decline. However, 2020 saw a sharp recovery, with exports rising by 35.7% to 28.4 tonnes. The year 2018 also recorded the largest increase at 92.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	92.0%	(79.2%)	35.7%	(18.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria and Chad were the dominant destinations for Niger's raw sheep and lamb skins exports, together accounting for 99.3% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Export values experienced significant fluctuations over these years. In 2018, exports reached their highest point at 120.9 thousand US dollars, but then dropped sharply by 91.7% in 2019. By 2020, exports had fallen further to 7.2 thousand US dollars, representing a 28.1% decrease from the previous year. The most notable increase occurred in 2018, with a surge of 451.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	451.1%	(91.7%)	(28.1%)	(30.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Nigeria and Chad together absorbed 97.3% of the total export value for raw sheep and lamb skins from Niger, with the remainder distributed among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Niger

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes for raw sheep and lamb skins displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market. In 2017, imports were at their highest, but then dropped dramatically by 96.1% to a low of 0.4 tonnes in 2018. A significant rebound followed in 2019, with an increase of 92.6%, and imports continued to rise by 41.0% in 2020, reaching 1.1 tonnes.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(96.1%)	92.6%	41.0%	(52.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Mali was the primary source for Niger's raw sheep and lamb skins imports, making up 80.0% of the total volume, while other countries contributed smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market showed high volatility during these years. In 2017, import values were at their peak, but then fell by 82.3% to a low of 0.3 thousand US dollars in 2018. A recovery began in 2019 with an 80.4% increase, and by 2020, imports had grown slightly by 2.6% to 0.5 thousand US dollars.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.3%)	80.4%	2.6%	(31.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main suppliers of raw sheep and lamb skins to Niger in value terms were Algeria (38.6%), Mali (32.9%), and Nigeria (28.5%), together accounting for 100.0% of total imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io