Kazakhstan: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Kazakh cows skin market, when its value increased by 16% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, cows skin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals exported from Kazakhstan surged to X tons, with an increase of 229% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 310% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Kazakhstan, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia stood at +26.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (+3.4% per year) and Indonesia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a 7.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia stood at +32.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (0.0% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+4.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($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 Russia (+4.6%).

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals decreased by -5% to X kg, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 387% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports fell to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 99%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X kg) was the main supplier of cows skin to Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +52.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +66.1%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cows skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Azerbaijan amounted to +18.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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