Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American cattle hide and skin market fell modestly to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest cattle hide and skin producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Argentina (X tons), twofold. Mexico (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume in Brazil was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

The average cattle hide and skin yield fell to X kg per head in 2023, remaining stable against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2023, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Latin America and the Caribbean; remaining constant against 2022 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of cattle were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% against 2022 figures. In general, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Argentina (X tons) was the key exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle, making up X% of total exports. Brazil (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Uruguay (X%). Costa Rica (X tons), Bolivia (X tons), Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Guatemala (X tons), Nicaragua (X tons) and the Dominican Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Argentina was also the fastest-growing in terms of the raw hides and skins of cattle exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Brazil (X%), Bolivia (X%), Chile (X%), Uruguay (X%), Costa Rica (X%), the Dominican Republic (X%) and Nicaragua (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Colombia (X%), Guatemala (X%) and Venezuela (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uruguay, with a X% share.

In Argentina, cattle hide and skin exports expanded at 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: Brazil (X% per year) and Uruguay (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Chile ($X per ton), while Bolivia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2023, imports of raw hides and skins of cattle in Latin America and the Caribbean shrank to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Brazil prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Paraguay (X tons), achieving a X% share of total imports. Colombia (X tons), Uruguay (X tons), Mexico (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Guatemala (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Brazil increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Paraguay (X%) and Colombia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Paraguay emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Uruguay (X%), El Salvador (X%), Guatemala (X%) and Mexico (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Brazil (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.) and Colombia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Mexico saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Paraguay, with a X% share.

In Mexico, cattle hide and skin imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (X% per year) and Paraguay (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per ton), while Guatemala ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform