Croatia: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Croatia

After seven years of decline, the Croatian cows skin market increased by 29% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. Cows skin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Production in Croatia

In value terms, cows skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, exports of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from Croatia fell slightly to X tons, flattening at the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ghana (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Togo (X tons) were the main destinations of cows skin exports from Croatia, with a combined 78% share of total exports. Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +104.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Togo ($X) constituted the largest markets for cows skin exported from Croatia worldwide, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Germany and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +138.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Togo ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+16.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals increased by 100% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 46,786%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, cows skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 39,602%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) was the main cows skin supplier to Croatia, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Serbia (X tons), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia amounted to +68.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (0.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Croatia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 0.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia amounted to +72.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Serbia (0.0% per year) and the Dominican Republic (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 71% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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