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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Rwanda

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, Rwanda's production of raw sheep and lamb skins fell from 1,206 t to 582 t, with market volume declining from 970 t to 421 t. This overall reduction coincided with the launch and continuation of the Strategic Plan for Agricultural Transformation (PSTA 4), which aimed to boost livestock productivity and improve collection infrastructure across the animal resource sector.

The tightening of sanitary and safety regulations in abattoirs and butcheries from 2019 onward likely affected slaughtering practices and the supply of raw skins. At the same time, the government's focus on developing meat exports, noted from 2020, shifted industry emphasis toward meat production, which may have altered the availability of skins for the domestic market.

Later developments included ongoing research and extension programs to improve ruminant productivity and the 2023 introduction of a National Aquaculture Strategy, signaling a broader diversification of animal production. By 2024, strategic planning also considered global supply chain disruptions, adding external pressure to the sector.

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

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

Rwanda's production of raw sheep and lamb skins has been declining for three years in a row. In 2020, the country produced 820 tonnes, marking a significant year-on-year decrease of 20.2%. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 38.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 15.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.0%)	(14.8%)	(20.2%)	(15.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Rwanda

Exports in kind, t

After two years of decline, Rwanda's cross-border shipments of raw sheep and lamb skins saw an increase. In 2020, exports reached 143.3 tonnes, showing a sharp rise of 37.7% compared to 2019. However, over the broader period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 67.4%, with an annualized decline rate of 31.2%. The lowest point was in 2019 at 104.0 tonnes, when exports fell by 60.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.7%)	(60.1%)	37.7%	(31.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Rwanda's export structure for raw sheep and lamb skins was highly concentrated, with Kenya alone accounting for 95.1% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2019 and peaked in 2017, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Rwanda's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins reached 122 000 US dollars, which is 70.7% higher than in 2019. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 72 000 US dollars, when exports declined by 88.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.2%)	(88.6%)	70.7%	(53.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Kenya remained the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Rwanda's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms, holding a share of 97.0%.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Rwanda

Imports in kind, t

Rwanda's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 1.6 tonnes, reflecting a drop of 93.1% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 97.6%, with an average annual decline rate of 71.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(60.3%)	(11.1%)	(93.1%)	(71.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo effectively monopolised Rwanda's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in kind, accounting for 91.8% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the observed period. Imports peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2020, with a 17-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Rwanda imported 1 000 US dollars worth of raw sheep and lamb skins, down by 91.7% compared to 2019. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 35.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(48.5%)	35.2%	(91.7%)	(61.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017 to 2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the principal market for raw sheep and lamb skins imported by Rwanda, accounting for 89.1% of total imports in value terms, while other destinations played a less significant role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io