Greece: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Greece

For the fourth year in a row, the Greek cattle hide and skin market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -2.5% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a deep setback. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Greece

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Greece totaled X kg per head in 2021, rising by 6.6% against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 8.7%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Greece declined modestly to X heads, waning by -3.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 8.8%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Greece

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from Greece was estimated at X tons, growing by 14% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Greece, together accounting for 80% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia and Spain, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of +53.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Greece, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Serbia totaled -11.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+5.7% per year) and Turkey (-0.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 43% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Italy ($X per ton) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Croatia ($X per ton) and Bulgaria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (-5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Greece

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 5.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports dropped sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Albania (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Greece, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for South Africa (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and Albania ($X) appeared to be the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Greece, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, South Africa, with a CAGR of +10.4%, 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

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -24.5% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, cattle hide and skin import price increased by +24.8% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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