EU: Goat Leather Market 2020

Goat Leather Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the goat leather market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The goat leather consumption continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the goat leather market attained its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Goat Leather Production in the EU

In 2017, approx. X square meters of goat or kid skin leather were produced in the European Union; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The goat leather production continues to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the goat leather production reached its peak figure volume of X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Goat Leather Exports in the EU

The exports stood at X square meters in 2017, jumping by X% against the previous year. The goat leather exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the goat leather exports attained its maximum volume of X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, goat leather exports stood at $X in 2017. The goat leather exports continue to indicate a deep deduction. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Goat Leather Exports by Country in the EU

Italy was the largest exporting country with an export of around X square meters, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Greece (X square meters) and Bulgaria (X square meters), together creating X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Italy decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Czech Republic (+X%), Ireland (+X%), Bulgaria (+X%) and Greece (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Czech Republic emerged as the fastest growing exporter in the European Union, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, France (-X%) and Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Italy (X%), Spain (X%) and France (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of the Czech Republic (-X%), Bulgaria (-X%), Greece (-X%) and Ireland (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest goat leather supplier in the European Union, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

In Italy, goat leather exports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

Goat Leather Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the goat leather export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016, an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for goat or kid skin leather reached their peak level of $X per square meter, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Italy ($X per square meter), while Greece ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Leather Imports in the EU

The imports totaled X square meters in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The goat leather imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the goat leather imports reached their peak volume of X square meters. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the goat leather imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, goat leather imports stood at $X in 2017. The goat leather imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. In that year, the goat leather imports reached their peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the goat leather imports stood at a somewhat lower level.

Goat Leather Imports by Country in the EU

Italy prevails in goat leather imports structure, reaching X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Spain (X square meters) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%).

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to goat leather imports into Italy stood at -X%. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Italy (X%) and Spain (X%) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat or kid skin leather in the European Union, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Goat Leather Import Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the goat leather import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2017, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was France ($X per square meter), while Spain ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Italy (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform