Germany: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the German cattle hide and skin market, when its value increased by 41% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Germany

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Germany was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 3.3% against the previous year. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Germany fell slightly to X heads in 2021, flattening at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.4%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Germany

After five years of decline, shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 13% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Denmark (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Germany, together accounting for 59% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +6.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Germany were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 64% share of total exports.

Denmark, with a CAGR of +2.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 49% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($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 the Czech Republic (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume increased by 54% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight reduction. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Germany, together comprising 58% of total imports. These countries were followed by Italy, Belgium, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Denmark and France, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovenia (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Germany, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Austria totaled -5.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (-3.2% per year) and Poland (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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