Western Africa: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sheepskin and lambskin market fell to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a pronounced increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Nigeria (X tons) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in Western Africa, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Senegal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mauritania (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Nigeria amounted to X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Mauritania (X% per year).

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Western Africa dropped modestly to X kg per head, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to X heads in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin exports in Western Africa skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Senegal represented the key exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Mauritania (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Burkina Faso (X%), Nigeria (X%) and Togo (X%). Mali (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin exports from Senegal stood at X%. At the same time, Mali (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mali emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Mauritania (X%), Togo (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Nigeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Mauritania, Togo and Mali increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplying countries in Western Africa were Burkina Faso ($X), Senegal ($X) and Nigeria ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Mauritania, Togo and Mali lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Mali, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burkina Faso (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports posted tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Togo was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Gambia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Senegal (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Ghana (X tons) and Mauritania (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Togo ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Gambia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ghana, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Togo totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Gambia (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per ton), while Gambia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ghana (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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