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View PricingChinese Market Witnesses a Sharp Rise in Price for Cow Hides at $1,326 per Ton
China Cows Skin Export Price in June 2023
In June 2023, the cows skin price amounted to $1,326 per ton (FOB, China), picking up by 30% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from June 2022 to June 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, cows skin export price increased by +24.7% against February 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 an increase of 39% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $1,449 per ton in August 2022; however, from September 2022 to June 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was Australia ($1,952 per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($570 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Indonesia (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRY | Export Price of Cows Skin in China (USD per ton) | ||||||||||||
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Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
Australia | 1,804 | 1,812 | 1,813 | 1,853 | 1,938 | 1,990 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2,038 | 2,019 | 2,015 | 1,952 |
Japan | 1,320 | 1,352 | 1,458 | 1,353 | 1,410 | 1,383 | 1,402 | 1,382 | 1,383 | 1,481 | 1,439 | 1,421 | 1,398 |
Indonesia | 400 | 411 | 416 | 454 | 473 | 468 | 464 | 472 | 473 | 471 | 471 | 475 | 1,253 |
South Korea | 445 | 445 | N/A | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 445 | 476 | 570 | 570 | 570 |
United States | N/A | 1,717 | 1,762 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Average | 1,055 | 1,113 | 1,449 | 817 | 1,029 | 1,121 | 869 | 764 | 1,063 | 915 | 1,043 | 1,017 | 1,326 |
China Cows Skin Exports
In June 2023, exports of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from China declined to 894 tons, waning by -5.6% compared with May 2023 figures. Overall, exports showed a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 when exports increased by 63% m-o-m.
In value terms, cows skin exports surged to $1.2M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 when exports increased by 54% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $1.5M. From November 2022 to June 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
China Cows Skin Exports by Country
Japan (634 tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from China, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (140 tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Korea (80 tons), with a 9% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of volume to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+4.4% per month) and South Korea (-10.9% per month).
In value terms, Japan ($886K) remains the key foreign market for cows skin exports from China, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($175K), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 6.6% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Japan was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Indonesia (+14.8% per month) and Australia (-6.3% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cows skin market in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 10114200 - Raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, whole (except those linked to HS
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024