Belarus: Overview of the Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2021

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Belarus

The Belarusian cattle hide and skin market contracted notably to $X in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Belarus

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production fell sharply to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Belarus reached X kg per head, remaining constant against 2018 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Belarus was estimated at X heads in 2019, flattening at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Belarus

In 2019, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from Belarus shrank significantly to X tonnes, waning by -X% on 2018 figures. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports declined markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tonnes) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Belarus, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia (X tonnes), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Indonesia amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for cattle hide and skin exports from Belarus, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Belarus

For the fifth year in a row, Belarus recorded decline in purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, which decreased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Russia (X tonnes) was the main cattle hide and skin supplier to Belarus, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia amounted to -X%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to Belarus.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to -X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per tonne, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for raw hides and skins of cattle in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of cattle hide and skin consumption was China (2.4M tonnes), accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Brazil (1M tonnes), twofold. India (565K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.

What are the largest producers of raw hides and skins of cattle in the world?

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The countries with the highest volumes of cattle hide and skin production in 2019 were China (1.5M tonnes), the U.S. (1.1M tonnes) and Brazil (996K tonnes), with a combined 38% share of global production. These countries were followed by India, Argentina, Pakistan, Australia, Mexico and Russia, which together accounted for a further 21%.

What are the leading suppliers of raw hides and skins of cattle to Belarus?

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In value terms, Russia ($3.3K) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to Belarus.

What are the leading importers of raw hides and skins of cattle from Belarus?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($153K) emerged as the key foreign market for cattle hide and skin exports from Belarus, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia ($2.6K), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for raw hides and skins of cattle in Belarus?

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In 2019, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $557 per tonne, with a decrease of -50.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for raw hides and skins of cattle in Belarus?

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The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $818 per tonne in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.