Hungary: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Hungary

The Hungarian goat hides and skins market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -10.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Hungary

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 106% against the previous year. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in Hungary shrank to X kg per head, which is down by -11.7% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the yield increased by 131%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then fell in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Hungary expanded notably to X heads in 2021, growing by 13% against 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Hungary

For the third consecutive year, Hungary recorded growth in overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins, which increased by 14% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 1,225% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 708%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Hungary, with a 92% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X tons), with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at +55.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+19.0% per year) and Belgium (-4.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Hungary, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 1.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China amounted to +28.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+16.0% per year) and Belgium (-22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 53% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Hungary

In 2021, overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -1.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 53%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to Hungary, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), fourfold. Mozambique (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +36.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+136.4% per year) and Mozambique (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Hungary, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mozambique ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Zimbabwe, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa amounted to +30.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mozambique (+42.4% per year) and Zimbabwe (+10.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -32.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 121%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Mozambique ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+33.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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