United Kingdom - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Leather Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Leather Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Leather Exports in the UK
- Leather Imports in the UK
Leather Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
In 2021, the average leather export price amounted to $5.6 per square meter, with a decrease of -29.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 11%. The export price peaked at $11 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($48 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($4.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Leather Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average leather import price stood at $8.6 per square meter in 2021, which is down by -4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $24 per square meter. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($47 per square meter), while the price for Argentina ($6.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+30.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Leather Exports in the UK
In 2022, approx. 29M square meters of leather were exported from the UK; waning by -7.4% on 2021 figures. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.3% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 96%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 32M square meters, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, leather exports soared to $208M in 2022. In general, exports recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $220M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| Export of Leather in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| United States | 24.3 | 9.4 | 26.7 | 4.8% | |
| Italy | 38.6 | 24.5 | 19.0 | -29.8% | |
| Romania | 13.4 | 5.4 | 17.1 | 13.0% | |
| Belgium | 0.6 | 1.2 | 15.8 | 413.2% | |
| Hong Kong SAR | 4.7 | 5.5 | 11.3 | 55.1% | |
| Czech Republic | 13.3 | 9.1 | 10.6 | -10.7% | |
| Vietnam | 9.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | -3.8% | |
| Poland | 12.5 | 8.0 | 8.6 | -17.1% | |
| Germany | 5.6 | 5.6 | 8.2 | 21.0% | |
| Portugal | 1.7 | 1.9 | 5.2 | 74.9% | |
| India | 8.8 | 4.9 | 2.3 | -48.9% | |
| China | 6.4 | 5.4 | 2.3 | -40.1% | |
| Others | 80.4 | 37.7 | 40.9 | -28.7% | |
| Total | 220 | 127 | 177 | -10.3% | |
Top Export Markets for Leather from the UK in 2022:
- Italy (4.6M square meters)
- Romania (0.6M square meters)
- United States (0.6M square meters)
- Hong Kong SAR (0.6M square meters)
- Czech Republic (0.4M square meters)
- Belgium (0.4M square meters)
- Vietnam (0.3M square meters)
- Portugal (0.2M square meters)
- Poland (0.2M square meters)
- China (0.2M square meters)
- Germany (0.2M square meters)
- India (0.1M square meters)
Leather Imports in the UK
After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of leather decreased by -5.7% to 16M square meters in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +34.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 17M square meters, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, leather imports skyrocketed to $188M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +74.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.
| Import of Leather in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 | |
| Italy | 75.5 | 59.1 | 82.0 | 4.2% | |
| Germany | 18.6 | 8.3 | 20.6 | 5.2% | |
| Spain | 5.9 | 6.2 | 9.1 | 24.2% | |
| Netherlands | 6.2 | 3.9 | 4.1 | -18.7% | |
| Argentina | 6.1 | 3.4 | 3.8 | -21.1% | |
| Denmark | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 54.9% | |
| Ethiopia | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.6 | -67.8% | |
| Others | 34.7 | 23.2 | 23.3 | -18.1% | |
| Total | 154 | 107 | 146 | -2.6% | |
Top Suppliers of Leather to the UK in 2022:
- Italy (8.5M square meters)
- Germany (0.8M square meters)
- Argentina (0.6M square meters)
- Spain (0.4M square meters)
- Denmark (0.3M square meters)
- Netherlands (0.1M square meters)
- Ethiopia (0.1M square meters)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leather market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 15113100 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, whole
- Prodcom 15113200 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, not whole
- Prodcom 15113300 - Leather, of equine animals, without hair
- Prodcom 15114130 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
- Prodcom 15114150 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, parchmentdressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois, patent, p atent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15114230 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, tanned or pre-tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
- Prodcom 15114250 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15114330 - Leather of swine without hair on, tanned but not further prepared
- Prodcom 15114350 - Leather of swine without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15115100 - Leather of other animals, without hair on
- Prodcom 15112100 - Chamois leather and combination chamois leather
- Prodcom 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather
- Prodcom 15115200 - Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strips
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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In value terms, leather and composition leather articles imports stood at $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2016: the total imports value decreased at an average ann...
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In value terms, leather and composition leather articles exports amounted to $X in 2016. Overall, it indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2016: the total exports value decreased at an aver...
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In 2016, approx. X tons of leather were imported worldwide- stabilizing at the previous year level. In general, leather imports continue to indicate a measured shrinkage. The pace of growth appear...
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In 2016, approx. X tons of leather were imported worldwide- stabilizing at the previous year level. In general, leather imports continue to indicate a measured shrinkage. The pace of growth appear...
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Global leather market volume fluctuated mildly, overall indicating slightly upward trend over the last five years.
