U.S.: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2022

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the U.S.

The U.S. cattle hide and skin market was estimated at $X in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the U.S.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production fell to $X in 2021. In general, production saw a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in the United States fell slightly to X kg per head in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.5%. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the United States reached X heads, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 6.4%. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from the U.S.

In 2021, cattle hide and skin exports from the United States declined significantly to X tons, which is down by -15.4% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from the United States, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled -30.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (-23.4% per year) and South Korea (-37.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for cattle hide and skin exports from the United States, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to -7.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (-13.1% per year) and Mexico (+3.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 96% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 1,149%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+40.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into the U.S.

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to the United States, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Canada totaled -3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+24.2% per year) and Belgium (+23.5% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to the United States, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to -11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+0.8% per year) and Brazil (+5.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 6.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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