Japan: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Japan

In 2021, the Japanese goat hides and skins market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak 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 Japan

In value terms, goat hides and skins production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 4% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Japan declined dramatically to X tons per head, with a decrease of -26.1% against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.7%. The goat hides and skins yield peaked at X tons per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Japan contracted modestly to X heads, stabilizing at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.1% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Japan

Goat hides and skins exports from Japan fell significantly to X tons in 2021, reducing by -67.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 174%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from Japan, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Philippines (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+573.9% per year) and Norway (+183.6% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from Japan, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Philippines ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Philippines (+312.6% per year) and Norway (+95.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 160% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded moderate growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 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 Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($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 Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Japan

In 2021, imports of goat or kid hides and skins into Japan surged to X tons, growing by 18% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to Japan, with a combined 93% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Poland, which accounted for a further 5.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +410.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Vietnam ($X), China ($X) and New Zealand ($X) were the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to Japan, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of +164.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, goat hides and skins import price increased by +56.8% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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