Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Sudan

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw sheep and lamb skins in Sudan demonstrated notable stability from 2018 through 2020, with domestic volume remaining within a narrow band between 39 555 t and 39 750 t. This consistent output level was underpinned by the industry's traditional structure, which relied heavily on artisanal and small-scale workshop production without significant new large-scale facilities to disrupt the supply base.

Market volume experienced a modest contraction in 2021 and 2022, dipping to 39 253 t, before recovering to 39 684 t in 2023. The latter part of the period saw a shift in the regulatory landscape when the Central Bank of Sudan moved to facilitate trade by issuing a circular in December 2023 explicitly opening exports for various types of leather, a policy change directly affecting the market for sheepskins.

Production raw sheep and lamb skins in Sudan

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Globally, Sudan ranked as the 10th largest producer of raw sheep and lamb skins between 2017 and 2020.

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

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

Sudan's production of raw sheep and lamb skins increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 39 901 tonnes, showing little change from the previous year.

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

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Sudan

Exports in kind, t

The export market for raw sheep and lamb skins from Sudan experienced volatility during this period. In 2018, exports hit a low of 45.6 tonnes, marking the largest decline of 94.6% from the previous year. The following year, 2019, saw the largest increase of 89.3%. By 2020, exports reached 150.3 tonnes, representing a sharp rise of 73.9% compared to 2019. Overall, exports varied 19-fold between the peak in 2017 and the trough in 2018.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Nigeria, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates were the primary markets for Sudan's raw sheep and lamb skins exports by volume. Nigeria accounted for 39.0% of exports, Egypt for 33.9%, and the UAE for 15.9%, together making up 88.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Sudan's raw sheep and lamb skins exports showed an unstable trend from 2017 to 2020. In 2019, exports dropped to a low of 115.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline of 82.4% occurring in 2018. By 2020, exports rebounded to 126.9 thousand US dollars, a strong increase of 10.2% from the previous year. Over this period, export values fluctuated 6.2 times between the peak and trough.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Nigeria, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates were the main buyers of Sudan's raw sheep and lamb skins by value. Nigeria led with 46.1% of exports, followed by Egypt at 25.5%, and the UAE at 13.6%, collectively accounting for 85.2% of total export value.

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

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

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Sudan

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes of raw sheep and lamb skins into Sudan were volatile from 2017 to 2020. In 2017, imports were at a low of 0.1 tonnes, then surged by 215.7% in 2018 to a high of 0.3 tonnes. The following year, 2019, saw the largest decline of 67.2%. By 2020, imports returned to 0.1 tonnes, showing minimal change year-over-year. Overall, import volumes varied 3.2 times between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Syria was the dominant source for Sudan's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins by volume, accounting for 98.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The value of Sudan's raw sheep and lamb skins imports exhibited volatility during this period. In 2018, imports peaked at 0.7 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase of 62.2% from the previous year. The following year, 2019, saw the largest decline of 86.4%, bringing imports down to a low of 0.1 thousand US dollars. By 2020, imports remained stable at 0.1 thousand US dollars compared to the prior year. Import values fluctuated 7.3 times between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2019.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Egypt and Syria were the primary sources for Sudan's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins by value, together accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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