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China's Demand for Donkey Hides Drives African Commodity Markets

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Lauren Johnston published a book on the donkey trade between China and Africa. She found that the demand for donkey hides has grown exponentially over the past 15 years. This demand is almost exclusively driven by China for the production of ejiao, a traditional Chinese medicine.

From theconversation.com

Why it matters

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The commercialization of ejiao is driving growth in China's traditional wellness market. Furthermore, increased Chinese demand for donkey hides could drive up commodity prices and supply chain revenue in African nations.

From theconversation.com

Who's involved

  • Lauren JohnstonResearcher who studied the China-Africa donkey trade dynamics.
  • ChinaThe primary driver of the exponential demand for donkey hides.
  • South AfricaA country in southern Africa that could see increased commodity prices.

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  • South AfricaSpeculative

    Might see increased commodity prices and supply chain revenue due to Chinese demand for ejiao.

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