Ukraine: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Ukraine

The Ukrainian cattle hide and skin market expanded markedly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked 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 Ukraine

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. 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.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Ukraine was estimated at X kg per head in 2023, surging by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Ukraine was estimated at X heads, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Ukraine

For the seventh year in a row, Ukraine recorded decline in overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports fell to $X in 2023. In general, exports faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Ukraine, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Ukraine, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Ukraine

Cattle hide and skin imports into Ukraine skyrocketed to X tons in 2023, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Moldova (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Ukraine, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Ukraine, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, cattle hide and skin import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Moldova ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform