MERCOSUR: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR cattle hide and skin market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in MERCOSUR

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Paraguay, Uruguay, Venezuela and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Paraguay (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average cattle hide and skin yield shrank to X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the cattle hide and skin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in MERCOSUR expanded to X heads, increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in MERCOSUR

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) represented the key exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle, achieving X% of total exports. Uruguay (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Venezuela (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Argentina was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raw hides and skins of cattle exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Chile (X%), Brazil (X%) and Uruguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Venezuela (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Argentina (X p.p.), Brazil (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.) and Chile (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Colombia and Venezuela saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uruguay ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Venezuela, with an X% share.

In Argentina, cattle hide and skin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (X% per year) and Venezuela (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a drastic downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, imports of raw hides and skins of cattle in MERCOSUR rose to X tons, picking up by X% on the previous year. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) was the main importer of raw hides and skins of cattle, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Uruguay (X tons), Paraguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Paraguay (X%), Colombia (X%) and Argentina (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Uruguay (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Paraguay (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Argentina and Uruguay saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Colombia (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Brazil ($X per ton) and Argentina ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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