Ireland: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Ireland

The Irish cattle hide and skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after six years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Ireland

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Ireland contracted to X kg per head, reducing by -1.6% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by 5.2%. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Ireland; with a decrease of -4.8% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 10% 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 Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Ireland

Cattle hide and skin exports from Ireland contracted to X tons in 2021, shrinking by -6.8% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Ireland, with a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+12.0% per year) and France (+0.5% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Ireland worldwide, together accounting for 86% of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Belgium, the Netherlands and Togo, which together accounted for a further 10%.

Togo, with a CAGR of +40.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Togo ($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 Belgium (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Ireland

Cattle hide and skin imports into Ireland surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 51% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 949%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to Ireland, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), fourfold. The UK (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at -7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+57.2% per year) and the UK (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Ireland, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+60.7% per year) and the UK (+1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -28.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 265% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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