EU: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the EU

The EU cattle hide and skin market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the EU

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Ireland, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Sweden, Romania and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average cattle hide and skin yield in the European Union rose to X kg per head, increasing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the cattle hide and skin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the European Union fell slightly to X heads, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in the EU

In 2022, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported in the European Union shrank slightly to X tons, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons), together amounting to X% of total export. The Netherlands (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Ireland (X tons), Austria (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Denmark (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Spain, Ireland, Austria, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Slovenia, Croatia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Croatia, 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 mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in the EU

In 2022, cattle hide and skin imports in the European Union declined to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) represented the key importer of raw hides and skins of cattle, committing X% of total imports. Germany (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Spain (X%), Austria (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). Denmark (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), France (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Poland (X tons), Croatia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Italy decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Croatia (X%), Spain (X%), Portugal (X%), Slovenia (X%), Slovakia (X%), Denmark (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Croatia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Germany (X%), Austria (X%), Poland (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.), Denmark (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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