Switzerland: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

For the fourth year in a row, the Swiss goat hides and skins market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. In general, consumption, however, posted a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

In value terms, goat hides and skins production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Switzerland was estimated at X kg per head in 2023, standing approx. at 2022 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Switzerland; therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Switzerland

In 2023, approx. X kg of goat or kid hides and skins were exported from Switzerland; shrinking by X% against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X kg) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Portugal ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Portugal amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Switzerland

In 2023, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins imported into Switzerland reduced rapidly to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports contracted markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, France (X tons) was the main goat hides and skins supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), more than tenfold. Ghana (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Ghana (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Ghana ($X) were the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to Switzerland, together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ghana, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform