Europe: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Europe

The Europe market for chamois, patent and combination leather declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -13.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Europe

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of chamois, patent and combination leather increased by 2.1% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 21%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 20%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy dominates exports structure, recording X square meters, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Spain (X square meters), constituting a 5.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Italy stood at -1.3%. At the same time, Spain (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Spain increased by +2.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest chamois, patent and combination leather supplier in Europe, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to -3.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 6%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while Italy totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-1.9%).

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports in Europe

In 2022, imports of chamois, patent and combination leather in Europe shrank modestly to X square meters, waning by -4.9% against 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of chamois, patent and combination leather, namely Romania, Portugal and Albania, represented more than half of total import. Serbia (X square meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.9% share, followed by Spain (5.8%), Italy (5.6%) and France (4.7%). Germany (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Slovakia (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Serbia (with a CAGR of +28.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest chamois, patent and combination leather importing markets in Europe were Portugal ($X), Romania ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 43% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Albania, Spain, Italy, Serbia, Germany, Slovakia, the UK and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 43%.

Serbia, with a CAGR of +25.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 4.3%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, 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 Albania (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform