Germany: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Germany

In 2021, the German goat hides and skins market increased by 163% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Germany

In value terms, goat hides and skins production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 234% against the previous year. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Germany shrank to X kg per head in 2021, which is down by -9% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Germany amounted to X heads, growing by 9.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a mild setback. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level 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 Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -60.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 1,469%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, posted a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 65%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Germany, accounting for a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Slovakia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled +77.8%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Germany, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovakia ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to +1.6%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 106% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+0.3%).

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Germany

In 2021, overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -72.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 394% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to Germany, accounting for a 47% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Colombia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled +58.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+8.8% per year) and Colombia (+85.7% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Germany, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +13.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (-3.3% per year) and Colombia (+31.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+12.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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