Croatia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Croatia

The Croatian cattle hide and skin market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Croatia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Croatia declined to X kg per head, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Croatia rose slightly to X heads in 2023, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Croatia

In 2023, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Croatia, with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Indonesia, China and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Croatia were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia, Indonesia and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Croatia

In 2023, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Croatia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Croatia were Poland ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and Austria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform