Benelux: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Benelux

The Benelux market for chamois, patent and combination leather reduced to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced descent. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Benelux

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, the amount of chamois, patent and combination leather exported in Benelux rose markedly to X square meters, growing by 12% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), comprising a 29% share of total exports.

Exports from the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -9.2% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Netherlands (-10.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplier in Benelux, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands stood at -14.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, declining by -20.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while Belgium stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (-5.7%).

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, chamois, patent and combination leather imports in Benelux dropped dramatically to X square meters, falling by -19% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 80%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 41% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands prevails in imports structure, amounting to X square meters, which was near 91% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), making up a 7.8% share of total imports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chamois, patent and combination leather imports, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+27 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belgium saw its share reduced by -27.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois, patent and combination leather in Benelux, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, chamois, patent and combination leather imports increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform