Benelux: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Benelux

In 2022, the Benelux cattle hide and skin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Benelux

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of X%).

The average cattle hide and skin yield stood at X kg per head in 2022, increasing by X% against 2021. Overall, the yield, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production amounted to X heads in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands was the main exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cattle hide and skin exports from the Netherlands stood at X%. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, cattle hide and skin exports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Benelux

Cattle hide and skin imports fell markedly to X tons in 2022, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands dominates imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raw hides and skins of cattle imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands amounted to $X per ton.

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

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