Croatia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Croatia

After two years of growth, the Croatian cattle hide and skin market decreased by -77.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a abrupt contraction. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Croatia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt shrinkage. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Croatia dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2021, falling by -2% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 11%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Croatia; standing approx. at 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Croatia

For the fourth consecutive year, Croatia recorded growth in overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle, which increased by 25% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Austria (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Croatia, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Austria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Slovenia (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Austria totaled +31.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+19.0% per year) and Slovenia (+2.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Croatia were Austria ($X), Italy ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a combined 71% share of total exports. Slovenia, Slovakia, China, Germany and Serbia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

Among the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +45.0%, 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 cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and China ($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 Germany (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Croatia

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle imported into Croatia rose markedly to X tons, surging by 10% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Croatia, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Slovenia, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Greece, North Macedonia and France, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +97.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Croatia, together comprising 57% of total imports. Austria, Slovenia, Hungary, Slovakia, Serbia, Greece, North Macedonia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

Among the main suppliers, Hungary, with a CAGR of +85.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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