Egypt: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Egypt

For the third consecutive year, the Egyptian cattle hide and skin market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -1% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Egypt

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Egypt totaled X kg per head in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the yield increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Egypt dropped to X heads in 2021, with a decrease of -11.1% against the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.4%. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1,753%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Egypt, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), eightfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to -5.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-2.4% per year) and China (-22.0% per year).

It was followed by China, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-0.1% per year) and China (-16.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -78.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 130% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (+32.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by -83.4% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 219% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 388% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovenia (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Egypt, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Slovenia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Lebanon (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia amounted to +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-15.5% per year) and Iraq (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, Slovenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Egypt, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Lebanon ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovenia totaled +2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (-19.1% per year) and Iraq (+2.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 38% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 53%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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