Ecuador: 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 Ecuador

The Ecuadorian market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather totaled $X in 2022, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Ecuador

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather decreased by -17.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 29% 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 failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +48.2% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Ecuador, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to -13.4%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exports from Ecuador, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to +36.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 160%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+72.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports into Ecuador

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 3.8% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports posted mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 177% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Colombia (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Ecuador, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Colombia (with a CAGR of +16.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather suppliers to Ecuador, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

Colombia, with a CAGR of +16.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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