Slovakia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

In 2023, the Slovak cattle hide and skin market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after ten years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production dropped sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Slovakia reduced dramatically to X tons per head, falling by X% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the maximum level at X tons per head in 2022, and then declined notably in the following year.

In 2023, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Slovakia amounted to X heads, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Slovakia

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports showed a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Croatia (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Austria ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Slovakia worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Ukraine (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Slovakia

In 2018, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of cattle were imported into Slovakia; approximately equating the year before. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2018 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Slovakia, together accounting for X% of total imports. Slovenia, France, the Czech Republic and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2018, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovenia ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising X% of total imports.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2018, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform