France: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from France

Prepared sheep leather exports from France amounted to X square meters in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a measured setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports attained their maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports attained their maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters) was the main destination for prepared sheep leather exports from France, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared sheep leather exports from France, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China, Hong Kong SAR (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price indicated strong growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, Hong Kong SAR, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into France

In 2018, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared imported into France amounted to X square meters, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather imports, however, continue to indicate a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, prepared sheep leather imports attained their peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2018, the growth of prepared sheep leather imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather imports attained their maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main suppliers of prepared sheep leather imports to France, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to France, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Portugal (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared sheep leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2018, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, prepared sheep leather import price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared reached their maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Algeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform