France: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in France

In 2021, the French goat hides and skins market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in France

In value terms, goat hides and skins production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 77%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in France totaled X kg per head, growing by 2% on 2020. Over the period under review, the yield showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 59%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in France; waning by -2.6% compared with 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 0.8%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from France

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of goat or kid hides and skins, when their volume decreased by -25.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 88%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 96% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from France, together accounting for 72% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, Poland, Belgium, Pakistan and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +80.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from France worldwide, together accounting for 70% of total exports.

Italy, with a CAGR of +73.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 47% against the previous year. The export price 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 for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Germany (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into France

In 2021, goat hides and skins imports into France reduced remarkably to X tons, waning by -74.9% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 177%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports shrank sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 244% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to France, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at -15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-5.9% per year) and Germany (+67.8% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to France, together accounting for 82% of total imports. Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Germany and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +57.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 453% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+96.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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