Greece: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Greece

In 2022, the Greek market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 13% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +92.6% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Greece

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 106%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports from Greece

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather decreased by -17.7% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Greece, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at -10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-9.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+23.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exports from Greece, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -10.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-14.2% per year) and Bulgaria (+11.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports into Greece

In 2022, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather into Greece skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 78% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 231%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather to Greece, with a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey totaled +54.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+15.9% per year) and Egypt (+22.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Greece, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +55.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+0.7% per year) and Egypt (+21.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather amounted to $X per ton, waning by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 70%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Cyprus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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