CIS: Composition Leather Market 2025

Composition Leather Market Size in CIS

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the CIS composition leather market, when its value decreased by -6.4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Composition Leather Production in CIS

In value terms, composition leather production declined to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +73.9% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Composition Leather Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, approx. X square meters of composition leather were exported in the CIS; rising by 41% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 59%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, composition leather exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 95%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus was the largest exporter of composition leather in the CIS, with the volume of exports amounting to X square meters, which was near 64% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Russia (X square meters), comprising a 36% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +6.8%).

In value terms, the largest composition leather supplying countries in the CIS were Belarus ($X) and Russia ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +0.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per square meter in 2021, which is down by -6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 49%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while Belarus totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (-0.0%).

Composition Leather Imports

Imports in CIS

Composition leather imports declined to X square meters in 2021, with a decrease of -9.7% against the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, composition leather imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 23%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the main importer of composition leather in the CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X square meters, which was approx. 73% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X square meters), generating a 19% share of total imports. The following importers - Uzbekistan (X square meters), Kazakhstan (X square meters) and Azerbaijan (X square meters) - each amounted to a 4.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to composition leather imports into Russia stood at +2.2%. At the same time, Azerbaijan (+45.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +45.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Belarus (-5.8%), Uzbekistan (-15.3%) and Kazakhstan (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Russia and Uzbekistan increased by +18 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported composition leather in the CIS, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 28% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to -3.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (-17.5% per year) and Kazakhstan (-13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Azerbaijan ($X per square meter), while Uzbekistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan (+14.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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