Crocodile Skin Exports Rise to $36M

The crocodile farming industry earned US$36 million in exports in 2025, up from US$32 million over two years, driven by improved skin quality and expanding markets, Deputy Minister Davis Marapira said. The sector produced 80,000 skins annually, with major exports to France, Italy, Japan, and Singapore. Padenga Holdings exported 24,391 premium skins, up 10%, while prices rose 8%. Officials said ethical farming, value addition, and local processing strengthened growth, targeting a US$100 million industry.