Europe: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Europe

The Europe market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined markedly to $X in 2022, falling by -16.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Europe

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 50%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 3.2% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy represented the main exporting country with an export of about X square meters, which accounted for 65% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X square meters), generating an 18% share of total exports. Germany (X square meters), Ireland (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Poland (X square meters) and Romania (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather. At the same time, the Netherlands (+8.4%) and Spain (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +8.4% from 2012-2022. Poland and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Romania (-1.4%) and Ireland (-8.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain and Italy increased by +5.2 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier in Europe, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.3% share.

In Italy, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+0.0% per year) and Germany (-3.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while Ireland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in Europe

Imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather fell to X square meters in 2022, reducing by -12.9% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X square meters), distantly followed by Albania (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) were the main importers of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, together committing 75% of total imports. The following importers - Slovakia (X square meters), France (X square meters), Finland (X square meters), Slovenia (X square meters), Serbia (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) - together made up 15% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +51.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Albania ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 40% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Romania, Germany, Spain, Slovakia, the UK, the Netherlands, Serbia, Slovenia and Finland, which together accounted for a further 49%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Serbia, with a CAGR of +51.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per square meter, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 12%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, 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 France ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform