EU: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2022

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the EU

In 2021, the EU cattle hide and skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the EU

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), together accounting for 45% of total production. These countries were followed by Poland, Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovakia, Belgium, Austria, Romania and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Slovakia (with a CAGR of +39.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cattle hide and skin yield stood at X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 4.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 6.4%. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the European Union was estimated at X heads, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2.5%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together amounting to 49% of total export. It was distantly followed by Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together mixing up a 25% share of total exports. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Portugal (with a CAGR of +11.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 44% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Poland, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Slovakia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 44%.

Poland, with a CAGR of -0.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Portugal ($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 Netherlands (-1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 50% of total imports in 2021. Germany (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 24% share of total imports. Denmark (X tons), Spain (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Croatia (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of raw hides and skins of cattle. At the same time, Croatia (+20.7%), Portugal (+6.1%), Denmark (+3.8%), Sweden (+3.7%) and Slovenia (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +20.7% from 2012-2021. France and the Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-1.6%), Spain (-1.7%), Austria (-2.4%), Poland (-3.0%) and Slovakia (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (+2 p.p.) and Croatia (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Austria saw its share reduced by -1.6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in the European Union, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 7.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.6% share.

In Italy, cattle hide and skin imports contracted by an average annual rate of -3.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.3% per year) and Austria (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-2.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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