Europe: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Europe

In 2022, the Europe market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 5.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Europe

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 2.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly 66% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by France (X tons), generating a 6.9% share of total exports. Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons), Greece (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +7.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 79% of total exports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Germany, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria and Greece, which together accounted for a further 9.9%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of +3.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 24%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather, when their volume increased by 21% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reached $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for 54% of total imports. Spain (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held near 27% share of total imports. Germany (X tons), Albania (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather imports into Italy stood at -3.1%. At the same time, Albania (+6.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Albania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of +6.2% from 2012-2022. Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-3.1%), Spain (-3.7%), Germany (-4.5%) and Poland (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (+3.3 p.p.), Portugal (+2.8 p.p.) and Albania (+1.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Poland saw its share reduced by -2.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in Europe, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to -4.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+0.7% per year) and Spain (-4.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Albania (+6.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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