Croatia: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Croatia

The Croatian goat hides and skins market reduced to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -14% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Croatia

In value terms, goat hides and skins production reduced markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Croatia totaled X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 6.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the average goat hides and skins yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Croatia reduced to X heads in 2021, dropping by -9.9% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 21%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Croatia

In 2019, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins exported from Croatia surged to X tons, picking up by 4,040% against 2018. In general, exports saw a significant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Croatia, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Spain totaled +44.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-23.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Croatia, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain totaled +31.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-24.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -18.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-1.5%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -35.7% to X kg, falling for the fourth year in a row after six years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 996% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,281% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X kg), South Africa (X kg) and the Netherlands (X kg) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to Croatia.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Croatia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovenia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa stood at +31.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovenia (+25.8% per year) and the Netherlands (-60.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 135% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+26.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :