Eastern Europe: Market for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals 2025

Market Size for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Eastern Europe

The East European bovine and equine leather market contracted sharply to $X in 2021, which is down by -37.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep setback. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Eastern Europe

In value terms, bovine and equine leather production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of leather of bovine and equine animals were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Belarus (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the major exporters of leather of bovine and equine animals, together creating 88% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +7.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest bovine and equine leather supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 35% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at +2.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (-0.1% per year) and Slovakia (-2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, declining by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+5.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of leather of bovine and equine animals, when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 30% of total imports. Romania (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by Ukraine (12%), Slovakia (9.2%), Hungary (8.5%), Russia (7.2%) and the Czech Republic (5.8%).

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of +2.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Romania ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 59% of total imports. These countries were followed by Ukraine, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Russia, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main importing countries, Ukraine, with a CAGR of +5.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+2.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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