SADC: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in SADC

The SADC market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in SADC

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports in SADC

In 2022, the amount of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exported in SADC fell sharply to X tons, waning by -22.9% compared with 2021. Overall, exports faced a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 71%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reached $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 57%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the largest exporter of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather, committing 49% of total exports. Malawi (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 14% share, followed by Tanzania (12%), Namibia (12%), Zambia (5.4%) and Botswana (4.7%). Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of -8.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Botswana (+31.7%) and Zambia (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of +31.7% from 2012-2022. Malawi experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Namibia (-11.8%), Zimbabwe (-14.9%) and Tanzania (-31.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of South Africa, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Botswana increased by +33, +12, +6.2, +4.8 and +4.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather supplier in SADC, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Zambia ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 5.3% share.

In South Africa, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather shrank by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+7.7% per year) and Zimbabwe (-10.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 75%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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 Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malawi (+9.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports in SADC

In 2022, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in SADC surged to X tons, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +98.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Swaziland represented the main importer of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in SADC, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 57% of total imports in 2022. Botswana (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 27% share, followed by South Africa (6.9%). The following importers - Mauritius (X tons), Madagascar (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) - together made up 9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather imports into Swaziland stood at +25.4%. At the same time, Botswana (+84.2%) and Namibia (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Botswana emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +84.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Madagascar (-3.5%), Mauritius (-4.8%) and South Africa (-11.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Swaziland and Botswana increased by +44 and +27 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather importing markets in SADC were Swaziland ($X), Madagascar ($X) and Botswana ($X), together comprising 67% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Botswana, with a CAGR of +87.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 6.4%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Madagascar ($X per ton), while Namibia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Madagascar (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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