Eastern Europe: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Eastern Europe

The East European market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reduced to $X in 2022, dropping by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather decreased by -7.3% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented the key exporter of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in Eastern Europe, generating 61% of total export. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Hungary (X tons), together committing a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising 61% of total exports. Hungary, Bulgaria, Belarus and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of -1.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 24%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports in Eastern Europe

For the third year in a row, Eastern Europe recorded decline in overseas purchases of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather, which decreased by -15.2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 6.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons) and Romania (X tons) represented roughly 56% of total imports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 12% share, followed by Hungary (8.9%), Slovakia (7.6%), Ukraine (6.1%) and Bulgaria (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belarus (with a CAGR of +3.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather in Eastern Europe, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hungary ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Romania amounted to -4.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hungary (-6.9% per year) and Slovakia (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+4.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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