Europe: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Europe

In 2022, the Europe cattle hide and skin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs 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 Europe

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons), together comprising X% of total production. Italy, the UK, Ireland, Poland, Spain, Ukraine, Belarus, the Netherlands and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Europe was estimated at X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. The level of yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Europe amounted to X heads, approximately reflecting the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of cattle were exported in Europe; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of raw hides and skins of cattle, namely Germany, Italy and France, represented more than third of total export. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Ireland (X%), the UK (X%), Austria (X%), Spain (X%) and Poland (X%). The following exporters - Denmark (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Spain, Ireland, the UK, Austria, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Europe

Cattle hide and skin imports dropped to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with 2021. Overall, imports recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) represented the major importer of raw hides and skins of cattle, creating X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Austria (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Denmark (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Serbia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Italy decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Croatia (X%), Spain (X%), Portugal (X%), Slovenia (X%), Slovakia (X%), Denmark (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Serbia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Germany (X%), Austria (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Spain (X p.p.) and Denmark (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Austria (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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