Benelux: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Benelux

In 2021, the Benelux cattle hide and skin market increased by 9.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption enjoyed a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Benelux

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The Netherlands (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of cattle hide and skin production, comprising approx. 74% of total volume. Moreover, cattle hide and skin production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In 2021, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux dropped to X kg per head, declining by -3% compared with 2020. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the cattle hide and skin yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Benelux fell to X heads, standing approx. at 2020. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 6.3%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 7.4% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. 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 soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the main exporter of raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. 71% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), mixing up a 28% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to cattle hide and skin exports from the Netherlands stood at -3.4%. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belgium (+5.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest cattle hide and skin supplier in Benelux, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

In the Netherlands, cattle hide and skin exports plunged by an average annual rate of -5.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat 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 the Netherlands (-1.6%).

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the key importer of raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 16% share of total imports.

The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of raw hides and skins of cattle. Belgium (-2.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-3.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported raw hides and skins of cattle in Benelux, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

In the Netherlands, cattle hide and skin imports contracted by an average annual rate of -6.9% 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 14% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 25%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-4.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform