Belgium: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2018, approx. X square meters of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared were exported from Belgium; jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports reached their peak figure at X square meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, prepared sheep leather exports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of prepared sheep leather exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and India (X square meters) were the main destinations of prepared sheep leather exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Ukraine and Morocco, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for prepared sheep leather exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

France experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared sheep leather export price stood at $X per square meter in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the prepared sheep leather export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared reached their peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2018, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared imported into Belgium stood at X square meters, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather imports reached their peak figure at X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a deep shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, France (X square meters) constituted the largest prepared sheep leather supplier to Belgium, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the U.S. (X square meters), fourfold. Germany (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the U.S. (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest prepared sheep leather suppliers to Belgium, together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, India, the U.S. and Portugal, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main suppliers over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared reached their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for the U.S. ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform