Eastern Europe: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the East European goat hides and skins market decreased by -14.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Eastern Europe

In value terms, goat hides and skins production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 42%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Hungary (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), with a combined 53% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average goat hides and skins yield was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 9.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the goat hides and skins yield attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Eastern Europe dropped to X heads, leveling off at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 5.1%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were exported in Eastern Europe; increasing by 66% on 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Bulgaria (X tons), Poland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) was the key exporter of goat or kid hides and skins in Eastern Europe, mixing up 87% of total export. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), creating a 5.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Romania (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) - together made up 5.4% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Estonia (with a CAGR of +65.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Poland ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 72% of total exports. Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Estonia, with a CAGR of +45.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -20.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 29%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+3.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -39.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 102%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 123%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importer of goat or kid hides and skins in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 73% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), mixing up a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to goat hides and skins imports into Poland stood at +4.3%. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+17.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +17.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Czech Republic (+18 p.p.) and Poland (+15 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat or kid hides and skins in Eastern Europe, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

In Poland, goat hides and skins imports decreased by an average annual rate of -5.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -13% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-9.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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