Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Northern Africa

Northern Africa: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 139,633 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
139,633 t
Change on year
down 2.3%
Rank
13th
of 30 groups
All-time high
150,070 t
in 2011
All-time low
24,095 t
in 1963
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Northern Africa, 1961–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k196119922024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.

Analysis

The most recent figure for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Northern Africa is 139,633 t, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 2.3% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Northern Africa peaked at 150,070 t in 2011 and was at its lowest, 24,095 t, in 1963.

Northern Africa ranks 13th of 30 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Northern Africa, year by year

Annual values for Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Northern Africa, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 25,883 t —
1962 24,883 t -3.9%
1963 24,095 t -3.2%
1964 25,691 t +6.6%
1965 26,778 t +4.2%
1966 28,095 t +4.9%
1967 29,076 t +3.5%
1968 30,470 t +4.8%
1969 31,988 t +5.0%
1970 32,609 t +1.9%
1971 34,774 t +6.6%
1972 36,238 t +4.2%
1973 37,358 t +3.1%
1974 38,045 t +1.8%
1975 38,965 t +2.4%
1976 39,675 t +1.8%
1977 41,516 t +4.6%
1978 44,106 t +6.2%
1979 45,178 t +2.4%
1980 47,916 t +6.1%
1981 52,006 t +8.5%
1982 49,461 t -4.9%
1983 52,386 t +5.9%
1984 55,576 t +6.1%
1985 54,372 t -2.2%
1986 50,834 t -6.5%
1987 58,337 t +14.8%
1988 64,692 t +10.9%
1989 66,028 t +2.1%
1990 64,893 t -1.7%
1991 65,695 t +1.2%
1992 72,958 t +11.1%
1993 80,240 t +10.0%
1994 82,384 t +2.7%
1995 88,941 t +8.0%
1996 92,269 t +3.7%
1997 97,059 t +5.2%
1998 107,372 t +10.6%
1999 111,209 t +3.6%
2000 112,870 t +1.5%
2001 117,067 t +3.7%
2002 116,613 t -0.4%
2003 115,410 t -1.0%
2004 116,777 t +1.2%
2005 121,523 t +4.1%
2006 133,442 t +9.8%
2007 134,576 t +0.8%
2008 137,583 t +2.2%
2009 138,176 t +0.4%
2010 141,607 t +2.5%
2011 150,070 t +6.0%
2012 124,357 t -17.1%
2013 123,604 t -0.6%
2014 126,433 t +2.3%
2015 133,195 t +5.3%
2016 137,920 t +3.5%
2017 138,696 t +0.6%
2018 138,664 t -0.0%
2019 139,221 t +0.4%
2020 141,655 t +1.7%
2021 143,219 t +1.1%
2022 142,088 t -0.8%
2023 142,931 t +0.6%
2024 139,633 t -2.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 27,440 t 24,095 t 31,988 t 9
1970s 38,846 t 32,609 t 45,178 t 10
1980s 55,161 t 47,916 t 66,028 t 10
1990s 86,302 t 64,893 t 111,209 t 10
2000s 124,404 t 112,870 t 138,176 t 10
2010s 135,377 t 123,604 t 150,070 t 10
2020s 141,905 t 139,633 t 143,219 t 5

Countries ranked near Northern Africa

  1. 10 Sudan (former) 64,285 t compare
  2. 11 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 57,265 t compare
  3. 12 Algeria 57,189 t compare
  4. 13 Pakistan 56,328 t compare
  5. 14 Chad 43,154 t compare
  6. 15 Sudan 40,863 t compare
  7. 16 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 39,188 t compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Northern Africa?
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Northern Africa was 139,633 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Northern Africa?
The highest recorded value was 150,070 t in 2011.
What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Northern Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 24,095 t in 1963.
How does Northern Africa rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
Northern Africa ranks 13th out of 30 groups with data for 2024.
Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Northern Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Northern Africa data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
264 places, 14,710 data points, 1961–2024
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This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.