Belgium: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Belgium

The Belgian market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Belgium

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports from Belgium

Exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Belgium shrank to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -9% against the year before. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,284% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Singapore (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Belgium, together accounting for 63% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +322.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Singapore ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exports from Belgium, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Singapore stood at +67.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+372.8% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+48.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Togo (+2,659.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports into Belgium

Imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather into Belgium plummeted to X tons in 2022, falling by -34.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 245%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 265% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Singapore (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather to Belgium, with a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Singapore exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Singapore amounted to +86.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-12.7% per year) and the Netherlands (+12.7% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Belgium, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Singapore amounted to +103.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-8.1% per year) and Italy (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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