India - Raw Hides And Skins Of Bovine Animals - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View PricingIndia Sees Sharp Decline in Cows Skin Imports, Down to $3.7 Million in 2023
India Cows Skin Imports
In 2023, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals decreased by -53.2% to 3.1K tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 13K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, cows skin imports fell markedly to $3.7M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Overall, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $38M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Cows Skin in India (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Saudi Arabia | 927 | 3,040 | 5,688 | 4,012 | 458 | 1,138 | 775 | 933 | 2,750 | 3,503 | 2,549 |
| Myanmar | 59.7 | 536 | 76.3 | 100 | 441 | 1,436 | 332 | 72.3 | 71.4 | 400 | 220 |
| Germany | 1,268 | 426 | 65.2 | 712 | 2,034 | 119 | 15.4 | 271 | 590 | 429 | 173 |
| New Zealand | 1,990 | 545 | 356 | N/A | 243 | N/A | 0.3 | N/A | N/A | 95.0 | 140 |
| Poland | 203 | N/A | 45.6 | 233 | 74.3 | 289 | 303 | 284 | 194 | 585 | 116 |
| Argentina | 74.7 | 683 | 524 | 45.9 | 170 | 183 | 78.8 | 350 | 196 | 250 | 114 |
| Yemen | 3,711 | 4,347 | 1,976 | 602 | 878 | 738 | 864 | 434 | 231 | 56.7 | 89.8 |
| Italy | 5,156 | 5,116 | 5,218 | 1,452 | 2,579 | 1,018 | 715 | 9.2 | 147 | 207 | 55.1 |
| France | 2,390 | 3,127 | 2,301 | 2,581 | 886 | 782 | 334 | 293 | 287 | 859 | 25.5 |
| Tanzania | 1,688 | 2,069 | 1,950 | 1,054 | 280 | 24.1 | 34.8 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| United States | 983 | 262 | 1,337 | 1,260 | 1,678 | 1,298 | 688 | 378 | 203 | 518 | N/A |
| Iraq | 1,007 | 2,700 | 2,968 | 824 | 68.3 | N/A | 18.0 | N/A | N/A | 216 | N/A |
| Others | 13,007 | 15,378 | 11,250 | 11,755 | 9,047 | 3,172 | 2,276 | 1,132 | 1,776 | 2,337 | 264 |
| Total | 32,463 | 38,228 | 33,755 | 24,631 | 18,837 | 10,197 | 6,435 | 4,157 | 6,444 | 9,455 | 3,746 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Saudi Arabia (1.7K tons) constituted the largest cows skin supplier to India, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, cows skin imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Myanmar (562 tons), threefold. Yemen (191 tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.1% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia amounted to +20.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+41.1% per year) and Yemen (-24.4% per year).
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($2.5M) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to India, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Myanmar ($220K), with a 5.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.6% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to +10.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Myanmar (+13.9% per year) and Germany (-18.1% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the cows skin price stood at $1,194 per ton (CIF, India), reducing by -15.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $2,919 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 supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($2,740 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($392 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-5.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cows skin market in India. 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
Country coverage:
- India
Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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
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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
