Central Asia: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Central Asia

In 2021, the Central Asian cows skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, cows skin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Kazakhstan (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons), with a combined 81% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2021, exports of raw hides and skins of bovine animals in Central Asia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 203% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 240%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cows skin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 52% of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a 32% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkmenistan (12%). Uzbekistan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest cows skin supplier in Central Asia, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Kazakhstan totaled +29.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkmenistan (+56.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+35.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, faced a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 153%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 99%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons), Kyrgyzstan (X tons) and Tajikistan (X tons) represented roughly 96% of total imports in 2021. Kazakhstan (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Kyrgyzstan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 89% of total imports. Tajikistan lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 11%.

Tajikistan, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 54% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Tajikistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+10.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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