Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs production in Ethiopia
In 2024 Ethiopia produced 32,659 t of raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs, the 13th largest in the world (1.50% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 45%. This is the highest figure on record.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 32,659 t
- World rank
- 13 of 148
- 10-year change
- +45%
- Record
- 32,659 t
- 2024
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs in Ethiopia, 1993–2024 (tonnes)
Ethiopia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 1.5%
- 1.3% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.25
- world 0.27
- 10-year change
- +45%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Iran | 39,188 | 1.8% |
| 12 | Mongolia | 38,082 | 1.7% |
| 13 | Ethiopia | 32,659 | 1.5% |
| 14 | Syria | 32,346 | 1.5% |
| 15 | Uzbekistan | 30,845 | 1.4% |
Map of world production of raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs
Share of the world total; Ethiopia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,659 | +10% |
| 2023 | 29,595 | −2.0% |
| 2022 | 30,191 | −6.4% |
| 2021 | 32,270 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | 30,723 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 29,411 | +24% |
| 2018 | 23,761 | +2.8% |
| 2017 | 23,122 | −2.3% |
| 2016 | 23,678 | +5.1% |
| 2015 | 22,536 | −0.0% |
| 2014 | 22,546 | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 20,988 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | 20,640 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 20,400 | −1.2% |
| 2010 | 20,640 | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 20,400 | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 19,560 | −4.1% |
| 2007 | 20,400 | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 18,960 | +16% |
| 2005 | 16,320 | +13% |
| 2004 | 14,498 | +14% |
| 2003 | 12,760 | +11% |
| 2002 | 11,453 | +26% |
| 2001 | 9,060 | +4.9% |
| 2000 | 8,640 | −0.6% |
| 1999 | 8,688 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 8,674 | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 8,664 | +0.1% |
| 1996 | 8,657 | +0.3% |
| 1995 | 8,633 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 8,609 | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 8,592 | — |
Questions and answers
What is the production of raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs in Ethiopia?
Ethiopia produced 32,659 t in 2024, 1.5% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ethiopia rank in the world for production of raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs?
Ethiopia ranked 13th of 148 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 27.2% of the world total.
How has the production of raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs in Ethiopia changed?
It rose by 45% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; the 2024 figure for Ethiopia is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
All countries producing raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.