Germany: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Germany

The German goat hides and skins market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 662% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a significant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Germany

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 5.3% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Germany soared to X kg per head in 2021, with an increase of 2,148% on 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 4,740% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average goat hides and skins yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Germany stood at X heads, increasing by 9.8% against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a slight setback. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Germany

In 2021, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -54.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 2,891% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 916%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Germany, with a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 0.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Slovakia totaled +84.7%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Germany, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 0.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Slovakia amounted to +48.5%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 87%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (-12.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Germany

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -54.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 818% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 465% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to Germany, with a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Colombia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Mexico (X tons), with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam stood at +9.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+89.1% per year) and Mexico (+73.0% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Germany, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam amounted to -36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Colombia (+17.1% per year) and Mexico (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a 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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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