Costa Rica: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Costa Rica

In 2023, the Costa Rican goat hides and skins market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Costa Rica

In value terms, goat hides and skins production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average goat hides and skins yield in Costa Rica dropped notably to X kg per head, which is down by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, the yield saw a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Costa Rica fell slightly to X heads in 2023, declining by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Costa Rica

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Costa Rica, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X% per year).

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Costa Rica, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Costa Rica

In 2023, supplies from abroad of goat or kid hides and skins was finally on the rise to reach X kg for the first time since 2014, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports declined modestly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X kg) was the main supplier of goat hides and skins to Costa Rica, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Costa Rica.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform