Saudi Arabia - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Saudi Arabia - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Leather Price in Saudi Arabia - 2021

Contents:

  1. Leather Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022
  2. Leather Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022
  3. Leather Exports in Saudi Arabia
  4. Leather Imports in Saudi Arabia

Leather Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022

The average leather export price stood at $3.5 per square meter in 2020, shrinking by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 11% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $7.5 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, 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 Turkey ($7.2 per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($1.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Leather Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022

The average leather import price stood at $4.1 per square meter in 2020, shrinking by -42.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $31 per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, 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 Italy ($102 per square meter), while the price for Yemen ($1.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+40.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Exports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of leather exported from Saudi Arabia declined to 9.9M square meters, dropping by -10.8% on 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked at 13M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather exports declined to $35M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $50M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export of Leather in Saudi Arabia (Million USD)
COUNTRY20192020CAGR,
2019-2020
India22.41.2-94.6%
Turkey2.00.3-85.0%
Italy3.40.3-91.2%
Portugal0.20.350.0%
Hong Kong SAR0.30.2-33.3%
Pakistan6.40.1-98.4%
Bangladesh0.20.1-50.0%
China5.10.1-98.0%
Thailand0.6N/A0%
Djibouti1.6N/A0%
United Arab Emirates1.1N/A0%
Others6.329.8373.0%
Total49.532.4-34.5%

Top Export Markets for Leather from Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. Thailand (undefinedK square meters)
  2. India (641.7K square meters)
  3. Italy (103.0K square meters)
  4. Portugal (94.4K square meters)
  5. Hong Kong SAR (77.8K square meters)
  6. Bangladesh (52.6K square meters)
  7. Turkey (40.3K square meters)
  8. Pakistan (29.5K square meters)
  9. United Arab Emirates (28.2K square meters)
  10. China (18.3K square meters)

Leather Imports in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of leather decreased by -47.9% to 115K square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 437K square meters. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, leather imports contracted to $2.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.6M, and then shrank in the following year.

Import of Leather in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY20192020CAGR,
2019-2020
Italy2,5772,360-8.4%
Sudan8781,21037.8%
China133634376.7%
Germany371208-43.9%
India565103-81.8%
United Arab Emirates25634.4-86.6%
Yemen17.614.8-15.9%
Switzerland8081.4-99.8%
Kuwait1590.1-99.9%
Egypt286N/A0%
Others-3,764.0-2,765.3-26.5%
Total2,2871,801-21.3%

Top Suppliers of Leather to Saudi Arabia in 2022:

  1. Egypt (undefinedK square meters)
  2. Switzerland (undefinedK square meters)
  3. Kuwait (undefinedK square meters)
  4. China (140.8K square meters)
  5. India (60.5K square meters)
  6. Germany (28.9K square meters)
  7. Italy (23.3K square meters)
  8. Sudan (16.5K square meters)
  9. Yemen (10.0K square meters)
  10. United Arab Emirates (4.2K square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leather market in Saudi Arabia. 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:

  • Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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