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

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

The German 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, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached 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 Germany

In value terms, production of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Exports from Germany

In 2021, exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting from Germany declined to X tons, falling by -8.6% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 80%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting contracted slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting from Germany, together accounting for 62% of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, Albania, Tunisia, Israel, Morocco, Serbia, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +3,949.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting exports from Germany, comprising 30% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+5.1% per year) and Portugal (-9.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 Morocco (+6.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Leather Further Prepared After Tanning or Crusting

Imports into Germany

Imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting into Germany declined rapidly to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -18.4% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 87% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) was the main supplier of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting to Germany, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), with a 2.7% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was taken by Poland (X tons), with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Thailand stood at +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-31.1% per year) and Poland (-33.3% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leather further prepared after tanning or crusting to Germany, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), with a 3% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 0.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand stood at +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (-32.7% per year) and Poland (-32.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for leather further prepared after tanning or crusting amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cambodia (+43.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform