Eastern Asia: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Eastern Asia

The East Asian market for chamois, patent and combination leather shrank to $X in 2022, declining by -4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Eastern Asia

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2022, the amount of chamois, patent and combination leather exported in Eastern Asia contracted dramatically to X square meters, shrinking by -17.2% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the major exporters of chamois, patent and combination leather in 2022, recording near 42% and 36% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters), constituting a 19% share of total exports. Hong Kong SAR (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +5.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplying countries in Eastern Asia were South Korea ($X), China ($X) and Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, China, with a CAGR of +3.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per square meter, declining by -8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter), while China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports in Eastern Asia

For the fifth consecutive year, Eastern Asia recorded decline in supplies from abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather, which decreased by -14.6% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 13%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China dominates imports structure, recording X square meters, which was approx. 93% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X square meters), making up a 4.6% share of total imports.

Imports into China decreased at an average annual rate of -13.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Korea (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012-2022. South Korea (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois, patent and combination leather in Eastern Asia, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -12.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per square meter), while China stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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