Argentina: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Argentina

After two years of decline, the Argentinian cows skin market increased by 19% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Argentina

In value terms, cows skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Cows skin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Argentina

Cows skin exports from Argentina declined sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -24.5% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,529% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 1,750%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Argentina, with a 94% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Vietnam totaled -15.2%.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from Argentina, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 2.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Vietnam totaled -25.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 9.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2017, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 120% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2017, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin imports stood at $X in 2017. Over the period under review, imports saw a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 154%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2017, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2017, Uruguay (X tons) was the main cows skin supplier to Argentina, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Uruguay was relatively modest.

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Argentina.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uruguay totaled +4.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2017, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2017, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Uruguay.

From 2014 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uruguay amounted to +4.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :