Austria: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Austria

The Austrian goat hides and skins market soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 27% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible downturn. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Austria

In value terms, goat hides and skins production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 102%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Austria totaled X kg per head in 2021, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Austria reached X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Austria

In 2021, goat hides and skins exports from Austria dropped to X tons, which is down by -10.6% on the year before. In general, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3,675% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 2,812%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Austria, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +6.9%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Austria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +11.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -42.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 160% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined significantly in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Hungary amounted to +49.2% per year.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Austria

In 2021, overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins increased by 21% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 114%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 101%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to Austria, accounting for a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), more than tenfold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand stood at -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (-9.7% per year) and Italy (+11.6% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Austria, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($X), with a 6% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (+0.6% per year) and Italy (+13.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 7.1% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Switzerland (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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