Afghanistan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins Of Cattle 2019

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins Of Cattle in Afghanistan

The revenue of the bovine hide and skin market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, bovine hide and skin consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Afghanistan bovine hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins Of Cattle in Afghanistan

In value terms, bovine hide and skin production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, bovine hide and skin production continues to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, bovine hide and skin production reached its peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins Of Cattle

Exports from Afghanistan

Bovine hide and skin exports from Afghanistan stood at X units in 2018, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, bovine hide and skin exports, however, continue to indicate skyrocketing growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, bovine hide and skin exports reached their maximum at X units in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bovine hide and skin exports amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, bovine hide and skin exports, however, continue to indicate extraordinary growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, bovine hide and skin exports attained their peak and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The U.S. represented the largest exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X units, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. Australia (X units) held a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%) and France (X%). The Netherlands (X units), Canada (X units), Italy (X units), the UK (X units), Austria (X units), Spain (X units), Ireland (X units) and Belgium (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from the U.S. decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, the UK (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Austria (+X%), Germany (+X%), Spain (+X%), Ireland (+X%), Australia (+X%) and Italy (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-X%) and Canada (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the UK (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2018, the share of France (-X p.p.), Canada (-X p.p.) and the U.S. (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest bovine hide and skin supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Australia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-X% per year) and Australia (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the bovine hide and skin export price in Afghanistan amounted to $X per unit, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the bovine hide and skin export price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for raw hides and skins of cattle attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per unit), while Austria ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins Of Cattle

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, the imports of raw hides and skins of cattle into Afghanistan totaled X units, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, bovine hide and skin imports continue to indicate an extraordinary increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, bovine hide and skin imports attained their peak of X units. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of bovine hide and skin imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bovine hide and skin imports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, bovine hide and skin imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, bovine hide and skin imports attained their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X units) was the main importer of raw hides and skins of cattle, making up X% of total imports. Italy (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by South Korea (X%) and Mexico (X%). The following importers - Germany (X units), the Netherlands (X units), Austria (X units), Thailand (X units), Vietnam (X units) and Turkey (X units) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, average annual rates of growth with regard to bovine hide and skin imports into China stood at +X%. At the same time, Vietnam (+X%), the Netherlands (+X%), Mexico (+X%), Austria (+X%) and Germany (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Vietnam emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-X%), South Korea (-X%) and Thailand (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.), Mexico (+X p.p.) and the Netherlands (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Italy (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest bovine hide and skin importing markets into Afghanistan were China ($X), Italy ($X) and South Korea ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Thailand, the Netherlands, Mexico, Austria, Turkey, Vietnam and Afghanistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Afghanistan recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bovine hide and skin import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per unit in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the bovine hide and skin import price continues to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per unit in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per unit), while Vietnam ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform