France: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in France

In 2022, the French market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in France

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a deep reduction. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports from France

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 8.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from France, together comprising 46% of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, Bulgaria, Germany, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR and Haiti, which together accounted for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +24.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exports from France, comprising 45% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 4.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled -5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+1.7% per year) and Morocco (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -11.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 28%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Haiti (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports into France

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 7.1% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to France, together comprising 80% of total imports. Singapore, Morocco, Portugal, Germany, Romania, Pakistan and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +147.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Singapore ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather suppliers to France, with a combined 79% share of total imports. Portugal, India, Morocco, Germany, Pakistan, Romania and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.3%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +130.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+22.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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