Ireland: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Ireland

After two years of decline, the Irish goat hides and skins market increased by 15% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Ireland

In value terms, goat hides and skins production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Ireland

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -69.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 687%. 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, goat hides and skins exports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 567%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK amounted to +46.0%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) also remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK totaled +40.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 139%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +40.9% per year.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Ireland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -42.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 20,059% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 6,889% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to Ireland, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Pakistan (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled +57.8%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Ireland, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +54.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+44.8% per year) and Pakistan (+124.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 1,459% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+70.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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