Argentina: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Argentina

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was growth in the Argentinian cattle hide and skin market, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Argentina

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production dropped markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Argentina contracted to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Argentina rose modestly to X heads, surging by X% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Argentina

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Argentina, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Argentina, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Italy ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, imports of raw hides and skins of cattle into Argentina dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Uruguay (X tons) was the main cattle hide and skin supplier to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay totaled X%.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uruguay amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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