Azerbaijan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Azerbaijan

The Azerbaijani cattle hide and skin market dropped to $X in 2021, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Azerbaijan

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 118% against the previous year. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Azerbaijan totaled X kg per head in 2021, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Azerbaijan; flattening at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Azerbaijan

In 2021, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of cattle were exported from Azerbaijan; jumping by 211% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 351% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Azerbaijan, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled +16.0%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Azerbaijan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -18.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -13.1% per year.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Azerbaijan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 197% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 226%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) was the main cattle hide and skin supplier to Azerbaijan, accounting for a 100% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X kg), with a 0.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled +202.5%.

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Azerbaijan, comprising 100% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 0.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran stood at +123.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -26.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for Iran totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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