Brazil: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Brazil

The Brazilian market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped to $X in 2022, declining by -6.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Brazil

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, when their volume decreased by -0.2% to X square meters. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 103% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +137.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Brazil, with a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Africa (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X square meters), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia amounted to +32.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+44.3% per year) and Italy (+53.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exported from Brazil were Tunisia ($X), South Africa ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 67% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +52.5%, saw 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

The average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Chile ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather into Brazil surged to X square meters, rising by 59% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 258%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier to Brazil, with a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X square meters), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +7.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+13.3% per year) and Argentina (+48.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Brazil, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Argentina ($X), with a 21% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+45.4% per year) and Portugal (+14.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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