EU: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the EU

In 2023, the EU goat hides and skins market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the EU

In value terms, goat hides and skins production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of goat hides and skins production was Spain (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, goat hides and skins production in Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany (X tons), twofold. Romania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Spain was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and Romania (X% per year).

In 2023, the average goat hides and skins yield in the European Union fell slightly to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

In 2023, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in the European Union stood at X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports in the EU

In 2023, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were exported in the European Union; waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2022, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Spain (X tons) represented the main exporter of goat or kid hides and skins, committing X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to goat hides and skins exports from Spain stood at X%. At the same time, Germany (X%), Sweden (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Germany emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Greece (X%), France (X%) and Italy (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.), Sweden (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Greece (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Spain ($X) emerged as the largest goat hides and skins supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Spain, goat hides and skins exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins imported in the European Union dropped rapidly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with 2022 figures. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) was the major importer of goat or kid hides and skins, committing X% of total imports. Italy (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Greece (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Sweden (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Finland (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat or kid hides and skins in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform