Japan: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Japan

In 2023, the Japanese goat hides and skins market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Japan

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Japan skyrocketed to X tons per head in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield attained the peak level at X tons per head in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Japan; with an increase of X% against 2022 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Japan

In 2023, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were exported from Japan; shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Japan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden totaled X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Sweden.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Japan

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to Japan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform