EU: Cows Skin Market 2024

Cows Skin Market Size in the EU

The EU cows skin market amounted to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Production in the EU

In value terms, cows skin production reduced slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 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 failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2023 were Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. France, Italy, Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Spain, Slovakia, Finland, Poland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports in the EU

Cows skin exports dropped to X tons in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports rose to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 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

Italy was the largest exporter of raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the European Union, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Austria (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. France (X tons) and Poland (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Exports from Italy increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Slovenia (X%), France (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Germany (X%), Austria (X%) and Slovakia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Italy (X p.p.) and Slovenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Slovakia (X p.p.), Germany (X p.p.) and Austria (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest cows skin supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Austria (X% per year) and Slovenia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Slovenia ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Cows Skin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. 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

The countries with the highest levels of cows skin imports in 2023 were Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons), together reaching X% of total import. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest cows skin importing markets in the European Union were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Italy, Austria, Slovenia and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices remained at a 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform