Sheepskins (raw, with wool) exports from South Africa: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, South Africa exported sheepskins (raw, with wool) worth $12.9 million (14.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 78 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.9M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 12.5K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.1M | 12.3K t |
| 2018 | $27.7M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $34.6M | 14.9K t |
Where South Africa exports sheepskins (raw, with wool) to
China alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Pakistan grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 78% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 14% |
| Pakistan | $614K | 4.8% |
| Vietnam | $169K | 1.3% |
| France | $115K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $30K | 0.2% |
| Australia | $5K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Eswatini | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.89 per kg, 28% below the world average of $1.23, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4102.10: Skins: raw, of sheep or lambs, fresh, or salted, dried, limed, pickled or otherwise preserved, (but not tanned, parchment-dressed or further prepared), with wool on.
Common questions
What is the value of sheepskins (raw, with wool) exported by South Africa?
South Africa exported sheepskins (raw, with wool) worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 78 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy sheepskins (raw, with wool) from South Africa?
China was the largest buyer with 78% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by Turkey (14%) and Pakistan (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average export price of sheepskins (raw, with wool) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.89 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of sheepskins (raw, with wool) from South Africa changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34.6 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, a fall of 63%. The peak was 2017 at $34.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sheepskins (raw, with wool)?
The HS code for sheepskins (raw, with wool) is subheading 4102.10. It sits in HS chapter 41 (raw hides and skins (other than furskins) and leather). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4102 page.
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