Japan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Japan

The Japanese cattle hide and skin market fell to $X in 2021, dropping by -6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Japan

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a deep slump. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Japan amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2020 figures. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 1.7%. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Japan amounted to X heads in 2021, stabilizing at 2020. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 1.4% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Japan

Cattle hide and skin exports from Japan surged to X tons in 2021, jumping by 91% on 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed notable growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Japan, together comprising 94% of total exports. These countries were followed by Cambodia and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 5.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of +628.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Japan were Thailand ($X), Vietnam ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising 94% of total exports. Cambodia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 5.8%.

Among the main countries of destination, Cambodia, with a CAGR of +872.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were South Korea ($X per ton) and Cambodia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($X per ton) and Hong Kong SAR ($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 Cambodia (+33.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Japan

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle imported into Japan was estimated at X tons, growing by 15% against 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 31%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Korea (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Japan, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from South Korea exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Korea amounted to +66.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+16.1% per year) and the United States (-8.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Japan were the United States ($X), China ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 22%.

South Korea, with a CAGR of +44.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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