Crocodylus niloticus (Nile Crocodile)

 

Imports in 2013 primarily comprised 42 658 skins, the majority of which were ranched andimported for commercial purposes (>99%). In addition, 35 450 kg of ranched meat was imported for commercial purposes. In 2013, Zimbabwe was the main exporter, accounting for 95% of skins exports and all exports of meat. Imports of skins in 2013 increased by more than 26 fold compared to 2012 to their highest level over the period 2004-2013. Imports of ranched meat in 2013 increased by almost nine-fold compared to 2010 (when trade in meat was last reported), again representing their highest level over the period 2004-2013. In addition, trophy items (71 trophies, seven skulls, and one body) were also imported in 2013, reported as purpose ‘H’, ‘T’, or ‘P’, of which the majority were imported from Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa.