United Kingdom - Patent Leather, Patent Laminated Leather And Metallised Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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View Pricing2024 Sees a Sharp 31% Decline in UK Patent Leather Imports, Now Totaling $1.1 Million
United Kingdom Patent Leather Imports
In 2024, supplies from abroad of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather decreased by -52.3% to 21K square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 102%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 150K square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, patent leather imports reduced rapidly to $1.1M (IndexBox estimates) in 2024. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 201% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $2.6M in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Patent Leather in United Kingdom (thousand USD) | ||||||||||
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Italy | 552 | 411 | 543 | 500 | 491 | 812 | 246 | 619 | 996 | 1,055 | 962 |
| Spain | 0.2 | 7.5 | 9.5 | N/A | N/A | 31.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 235 | 131 | 119 |
| China | 30.2 | 39.2 | 4.7 | 38.0 | 43.9 | 89.0 | 53.9 | 67.5 | 42.8 | 24.1 | 40.5 |
| Portugal | N/A | N/A | 753 | 1,813 | 2,004 | 1,017 | 113 | N/A | 25.2 | 342 | N/A |
| Others | 20.1 | 4.7 | 79.2 | 11.0 | 20.9 | 15.6 | 44.0 | 5.2 | 55.5 | 72.5 | N/A |
| Total | 602 | 462 | 1,389 | 2,362 | 2,559 | 1,964 | 459 | 695 | 1,354 | 1,625 | 1,122 |
Imports by Country
In 2024, Italy (15K square meters) constituted the largest patent leather supplier to the UK, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, patent leather imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (3.8K square meters), fourfold.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.7% per year) and Spain (+73.9% per year).
In value terms, Italy ($962K) constituted the largest supplier of patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather to the UK, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($119K), with an 11% share of total imports.
From 2014 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+91.1% per year) and China (+3.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2024, the patent leather price amounted to $54 per square meter (CIF, United Kingdom), picking up by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 97%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2024 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($67 per square meter), while the price for China ($11 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2014 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the patent leather market in the UK. 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 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather
Country coverage:
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Data coverage:
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
