Benelux: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux goat hides and skins market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Benelux

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of goat hides and skins production was Belgium (X tons), accounting for 74% of total volume. Moreover, goat hides and skins production in Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the Netherlands (X tons), threefold.

In Belgium, goat hides and skins production increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average goat hides and skins yield declined to X kg per head in 2021, with a decrease of -10.4% on 2020 figures. Overall, the yield saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 97%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the goat hides and skins yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Benelux expanded notably to X heads, with an increase of 11% compared with 2020 figures. The total number of producing animals indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production increased by +93.2% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports in Benelux

Goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, increasing by 60% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons), distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons) were the key exporters of goat or kid hides and skins, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -12.4%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest goat hides and skins supplier in Benelux, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands amounted to -27.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-2.8%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 539% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 476%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2021.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the goat or kid hides and skins imports, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat or kid hides and skins in Benelux.

In Belgium, goat hides and skins imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Belgium.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Belgium amounted to -21.3% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform