Middle East: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped slightly to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in the Middle East

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in the Middle East

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -16.4% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 14,419%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 18,281%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, namely Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports, with a CAGR of +21.9% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Turkey (+9.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +22.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +0.7% per year.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 142% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports showed resilient growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed noticeable growth. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in leather structure, reaching X square meters, which was near 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X square meters), mixing up a 7.4% share of total imports. Yemen (X square meters) and Bahrain (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chamois leather and combination chamois leather imports into Turkey stood at +13.2%. At the same time, Yemen (+28.6%) and Israel (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bahrain (-13.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Yemen increased by +39 and +2.9 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois leather and combination chamois leather in the Middle East, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 7.2% share of total imports. It was followed by Yemen, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +6.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Israel (+0.7% per year) and Yemen (+49.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 7.1% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter 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 Bahrain ($X per square meter), while Israel ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+16.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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