Eastern Europe: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Eastern Europe

The East European cattle hide and skin market rose sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Eastern Europe

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest cattle hide and skin producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovakia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Russia was relatively modest. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Poland (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Eastern Europe fell slightly to X kg per head, flattening at 2022. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production totaled X heads in 2023, increasing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2022, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland was the largest exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (X%), Hungary (X%) and Romania (X%). Lithuania (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to cattle hide and skin exports from Poland stood at X%. At the same time, Hungary (X%), Belarus (X%) and Lithuania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%) and Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Poland and Hungary increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

In Poland, cattle hide and skin exports shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (X% per year) and Slovakia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Eastern Europe

Cattle hide and skin imports expanded slightly to X tons in 2023, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports amounted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 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 failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importer of raw hides and skins of cattle in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Hungary (X%) and Ukraine (X%). The following importers - Russia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of raw hides and skins of cattle. At the same time, Hungary (X%) and Ukraine (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Hungary emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Romania (X%), Russia (X%), Lithuania (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Hungary ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Romania, Ukraine, Russia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform