Europe: Market for Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting 2025

Market Size for Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting in Europe

The Europe market for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after eight years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting in Europe

In value terms, production of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep contraction. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting decreased by -12.9% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented roughly 49% of total exports in 2021. Spain (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a 13% share, followed by Poland (9.3%), Belarus (6%) and Greece (5.7%). Russia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +32.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest leather further prepared after tanning or crusting supplying countries in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 66% of total exports. Poland, Greece, Belarus, Russia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 21%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +27.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 11% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Imports in Europe

In 2021, after seven years of decline, there was growth in purchases abroad of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, when their volume increased by 0.3% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly 44% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Albania (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Belarus (X tons), together comprising a 39% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of +21.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest leather further prepared after tanning or crusting importing markets in Europe were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Albania, Russia and Belarus, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Among the main importing countries, Albania, with a CAGR of +17.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a mild downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+8.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform