Egypt: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Egypt

After two years of decline, the Egyptian cows skin market increased by 15% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cows skin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Egypt

In value terms, cows skin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of bovine animals were exported from Egypt; rising by 92% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,867% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3,085%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of cows skin exports from Egypt, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +28.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) were the largest markets for cows skin exported from Egypt worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of -4.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 5.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 62%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+12.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Egypt

Cows skin imports into Egypt contracted dramatically to X tons in 2021, declining by -48.7% compared with 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 152%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) were the main suppliers of cows skin imports to Egypt, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Jordan, Spain, Oman, Iraq and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of -16.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Egypt, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany totaled -22.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iraq (-33.7% per year) and Lebanon (-39.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cows skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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