Belgium: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2022

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Belgium

The Belgian goat hides and skins market fell rapidly to $X in 2021, which is down by -X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Belgium

In value terms, goat hides and skins production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in Belgium dropped to X kg per X heads, which is down by -X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Belgium expanded sharply to X heads, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were exported from Belgium; rising by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Belgium, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal stood at +X%.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from Belgium worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Portugal, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+X%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were imported into Belgium; with a decrease of -X% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Hungary, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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