Slovakia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

In 2022, the Slovak cattle hide and skin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Slovakia amounted to X kg per head in 2022, picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Slovakia; waning by X% on 2021. In general, the number of producing animals showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Slovakia

Cattle hide and skin exports from Slovakia surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovenia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Austria (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Serbia totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovenia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Austria ($X) and Slovenia ($X) were the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Croatia, Ukraine, Italy, Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Croatia, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Croatia, Poland, Austria and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($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 Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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