Chile: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Chile

In 2021, the Chilean goat hides and skins market decreased by -1.6% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 7.9% against the previous year. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Chile

In value terms, goat hides and skins production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 198%. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in Chile amounted to X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield decreased by -8%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Chile shrank modestly to X heads, remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Chile

Goat hides and skins exports from Chile surged to X kg in 2021, growing by 197% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a dramatic decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X kg) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Chile, with a 68% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Taiwan (Chinese) exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X kg), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -26.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (-41.9% per year).

In value terms, Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Chile, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Taiwan (Chinese) amounted to -20.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (-38.0% per year) and Indonesia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+7.8%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Chile

In 2021, imports of goat or kid hides and skins into Chile amounted to X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 7,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 5,840% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to Chile, accounting for a 82% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Argentina (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by South Africa (X kg), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States totaled -26.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (+14.9% per year) and South Africa (+19.6% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Chile, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at -12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (+40.8% per year) and China (+45.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 426%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+39.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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