Belarus: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian cows skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Belarus

In value terms, cows skin production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Cows skin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals exported from Belarus skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 324% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cows skin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Belarus, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled +72.1%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from Belarus, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 7.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia totaled +49.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cows skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 130% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+114.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals imported into Belarus dropped to X tons, with a decrease of -11.5% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) constituted the largest cows skin supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, cows skin imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Slovakia amounted to -8.5%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Belarus, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 32% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia stood at -26.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+6.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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