Cattle Hide And Skin Market

The global cattle hide and skin market is poised for growth in both consumption volume and value from 2022 to 2030, with China leading in consumption and production. Key findings include stable consumption trends, fluctuations in production, and shifts in import and export volumes. The United States and Germany are major players in exports, while China dominates imports. The article provides in-depth analysis of trends in the cattle hide and skin market worldwide.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for raw hides and skins of cattle worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 12M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.7% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $26.4B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Global cattle hide and skin consumption stood at 10M tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by 2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global consumption attained the peak volume in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The global cattle hide and skin market value declined slightly to $18.2B in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $22.2B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Consumption By Country

China (2.8M tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cattle hide and skin consumption, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (1.1M tons), twofold. Brazil (1M tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China stood at +1.2%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: India (+1.0% per year) and Brazil (+0.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($2.8B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($1.4B). It was followed by Brazil.

In China, the cattle hide and skin market remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (-3.9% per year) and Brazil (-6.0% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of cattle hide and skin per capita consumption in 2022 were Argentina (8.9 kg per person), Italy (5.3 kg per person) and Brazil (4.7 kg per person).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the leading consuming countries, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +12.7%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

In 2022, global cattle hide and skin production shrank to 10M tons, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 3.5%. Over the period under review, global production hit record highs at 10M tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year. The general positive trend in terms output was largely conditioned by mild growth of the number of producing animals and a relatively flat trend pattern in yield figures.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production reduced to $8.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 725% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $119.7B. From 2019 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were China (1.7M tons), the United States (1.1M tons) and India (1.1M tons), together comprising 39% of global production. Brazil, Argentina, Pakistan, Mexico, Australia, Russia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Yield

The global average cattle hide and skin yield reduced to 29 kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 3.4%. The global yield peaked at 29 kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Producing Animals

In 2022, global number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production reduced slightly to 359M heads, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.3% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of 363M heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports

World Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

In 2022, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 5.6% to 2.6M tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 6.5%. Global imports peaked at 2.9M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports rose slightly to $3.3B in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the maximum at $6.9B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports By Country

China was the major importer of raw hides and skins of cattle in the world, with the volume of imports finishing at 1.1M tons, which was near 41% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (356K tons) and Turkey (128K tons), together committing a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (100K tons), South Korea (97K tons), Nigeria (86K tons), Thailand (74K tons), Spain (64K tons), Austria (58K tons), the Netherlands (58K tons) and Brazil (47K tons) - together made up 23% of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of raw hides and skins of cattle. At the same time, Nigeria (+58.3%), Brazil (+43.3%), Turkey (+12.6%) and Spain (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Nigeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +58.3% from 2012-2022. Thailand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-1.1%), the Netherlands (-1.9%), Germany (-3.0%), Austria (-3.5%) and South Korea (-4.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Nigeria, China and Brazil increased by +3.6, +3.3, +2.5 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin importing markets worldwide were China ($1.2B), Italy ($659M) and Germany ($141M), with a combined 62% share of global imports. South Korea, Nigeria, Turkey, Thailand, the Netherlands, Austria, Spain and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +56.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $1,299 per ton, declining by -1.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $2,585 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($1,851 per ton), while Turkey ($718 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.0%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Exports

World Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

In 2022, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 0.5% to 2.4M tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 14%. The global exports peaked at 2.9M tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports fell slightly to $3.1B in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $6.7B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

The United States was the largest exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle in the world, with the volume of exports amounting to 665K tons, which was near 27% of total exports in 2022. Germany (139K tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Italy (131K tons), France (124K tons), Canada (116K tons) and Australia (116K tons). All these countries together held near 26% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (87K tons), the Netherlands (73K tons), Ireland (72K tons), the UK (71K tons), Austria (64K tons), Spain (59K tons) and Poland (53K tons) - together made up 20% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cattle hide and skin exports from the United States stood at -3.7%. At the same time, Argentina (+93.0%), Poland (+3.2%), Ireland (+2.2%) and the UK (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Argentina emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +93.0% from 2012-2022. Italy, Austria, Spain and France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (-1.4%), Germany (-1.8%), Australia (-5.5%) and the Netherlands (-6.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while the Netherlands, Australia and the United States saw its share reduced by -1.9%, -2.5% and -7.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($978M) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier worldwide, comprising 32% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($207M), with a 6.7% share of global exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.6% share.

In the United States, cattle hide and skin exports plunged by an average annual rate of -7.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-5.7% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.5% per year).

Export Prices By Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $1,267 per ton in 2022, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $2,545 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($2,381 per ton), while Argentina ($630 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+0.6%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform