Eastern Europe: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

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

In 2021, the East European goat hides and skins market decreased by -26.5% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Eastern Europe

In value terms, goat hides and skins production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -8.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising 57% 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.

In 2021, the average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Eastern Europe stood at X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Eastern Europe dropped modestly to X heads, approximately reflecting 2020. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level 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

Goat hides and skins exports soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 41% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 68% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented roughly 71% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together mixing up a 22% share of total exports. Estonia (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +143.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Poland ($X) and Hungary ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 78% of total exports. Romania and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

Among the main exporting countries, Estonia, with a CAGR of +136.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, dropping by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Poland ($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 (+1.0%), 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, supplies from abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -59.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 342% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 232% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 73% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), constituting a 26% share of total imports.

Poland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the goat or kid hides and skins imports, with a CAGR of +9.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+9.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Poland (+29 p.p.) and the Czech Republic (+9.7 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, the largest goat hides and skins importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X).

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +1.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Poland stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (-7.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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