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Iran: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Iran

The Iranian cows skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Iran

In value terms, cows skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight descent. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, exports of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from Iran contracted remarkably to X tons, declining by -42.6% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 139% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 41% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Iran, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by India (X tons), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +4.4%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from Iran, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +6.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The average cows skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 1.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 69%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+41.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2015, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals imported into Iran declined markedly to X tons, reducing by -65.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, cows skin imports shrank significantly to $X in 2015. In general, imports showed a dramatic descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2014, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main suppliers of cows skin imports to Iran.

From 2014 to 2015, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Lebanon ($X) and Iraq ($X) were the largest cows skin suppliers to Iran.

Iraq, with a CAGR of 0.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2015, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -40.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a dramatic contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2015, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon totaled $X per ton.

From 2014 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (0.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the world?

China remains the largest cows skin consuming country worldwide, accounting for 17% of total volume. Moreover, cows skin consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.4% share.

What are the largest producers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the world?

China remains the largest cows skin producing country worldwide, accounting for 17% of total volume. Moreover, cows skin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 5.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Iran?

In value terms, Lebanon and Iraq were the largest cows skin suppliers to Iran.

What are the leading importers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from Iran?

In value terms, Turkey and India were the largest markets for cows skin exported from Iran worldwide.

What is the average export price for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in Iran?

In 2020, the average cows skin export price amounted to $837 per ton, declining by -45.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in Iran?

In 2015, the average cows skin import price amounted to $5,871 per ton, increasing by 45% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cows skin market in Iran. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10114200 - Raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, whole (except those linked to HS

Country coverage:

Iran

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iran
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS

The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS

The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
12. Exports and Growth, by Product
13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
14. Production Volume and Growth
15. Yield and Growth
16. Exports and Growth
17. Export Prices and Growth
18. Market Size and Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports and Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024