CIS: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in CIS

The CIS market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined to $X in 2022, waning by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in CIS

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather rose remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X square meters of chamois leather and combination chamois leather were exported in the CIS; waning by -17.1% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,598%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 809%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Belarus (X square meters) represented the key exporter of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, comprising 70% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X square meters), mixing up a 30% share of total exports.

Belarus was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports, with a CAGR of +23.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (+14.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Belarus (+41 p.p.) and Russia (+4.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier in the CIS, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 31% share of total exports.

In Belarus, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased at an average annual rate of +22.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while Belarus stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-1.0%).

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in CIS

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, when their volume decreased by -27.4% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X square meters) and Armenia (X square meters) prevails in leather structure, together generating 90% of total imports. The following importers - Belarus (X square meters), Azerbaijan (X square meters) and Kazakhstan (X square meters) - together made up 8.9% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Armenia (with a CAGR of +91.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois leather and combination chamois leather in the CIS, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Armenia, with a 9.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to +7.3%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-9.4% per year) and Armenia (+74.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by -11.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per square meter), while Azerbaijan ($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 Russia (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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