Belgium: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian cattle hide and skin market decreased by -36.1% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded slight growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Belgium

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Belgium contracted to X kg per head, waning by -9.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Belgium dropped modestly to X heads, waning by -2% on the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 4.5% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Belgium

For the third consecutive year, Belgium recorded growth in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, which increased by 2% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 189%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Belgium, together accounting for 75% of total exports. Germany, Ghana, Togo, France and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +29.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Belgium were the Netherlands ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 83% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, France, Togo, Ghana and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 13%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Togo, with a CAGR of +39.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 115%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Togo (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Belgium

Cattle hide and skin imports into Belgium was estimated at X tons in 2021, surging by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 52%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Belgium, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Belgium were France ($X), Ireland ($X) and the United States ($X), together comprising 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Finland, Germany, the Netherlands, Lithuania and Romania, which together accounted for a further 30%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +3.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 37% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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