Greece: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Greece

In 2021, the Greek goat hides and skins market decreased by -1.6% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a dramatic shrinkage. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Greece

In value terms, goat hides and skins production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Greece soared to X kg per head in 2021, growing by 47% against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Greece; waning by -2.2% against 2020 figures. In general, the number of producing animals saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level 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 Greece

Goat hides and skins exports from Greece soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 56% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted tangible growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Greece, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Thailand amounted to +46.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-2.8% per year) and Poland (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Greece, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9% share of total exports. It was followed by Romania, with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand amounted to +36.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-19.5% per year) and Romania (+5.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 2.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 UK (+14.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Greece

In 2021, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -15.6% to X tons, falling for the fifth year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 76%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons), Albania (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to Greece, together comprising 95% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Albania (with a CAGR of -2.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to Greece were Bulgaria ($X), Albania ($X) and Cyprus ($X), together accounting for 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Albania, with a CAGR of -2.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 37% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, 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 Cyprus ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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