Ethiopia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian cattle hide and skin market shrank to $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Ethiopia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Ethiopia was estimated at X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2023, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Ethiopia contracted slightly to X heads, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2023, exports of raw hides and skins of cattle from Ethiopia soared to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports amounted to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Ethiopia, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Djibouti (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Nigeria totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Ethiopia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Djibouti ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kenya (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2023, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform