Belarus: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Belarus

The Belarusian market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather totaled $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Belarus

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Belarus

After four years of growth, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -25.4% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,261% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 861%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Belarus, accounting for a 98% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania (X square meters), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +24.4%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports from Belarus, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lithuania ($X), with a 1.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +23.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lithuania totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-0.7%).

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Belarus

In 2022, approx. X square meters of chamois leather and combination chamois leather were imported into Belarus; dropping by -9.9% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 67%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Pakistan (X square meters) constituted the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Pakistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X square meters), fourfold. Italy (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Pakistan totaled +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-9.8% per year) and Italy (-19.3% per year).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Belarus, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Pakistan amounted to +2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-2.5% per year) and Italy (-27.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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