Czech Republic: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the Czech Republic

After three years of decline, the Czech cattle hide and skin market increased by 562% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the Czech Republic

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in the Czech Republic expanded markedly to X kg per head in 2021, growing by 8.2% on the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the Czech Republic totaled X heads, approximately reflecting 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.7%. As a result, the number of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 1.5% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from the Czech Republic, together accounting for 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +70.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from the Czech Republic worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +59.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, picking up by 76% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+16.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 14% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to the Czech Republic, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+12.2% per year) and Italy (-35.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to the Czech Republic, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 24% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany stood at -4.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (+8.6% per year) and Italy (-38.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 87% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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