Kuwait: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti cattle hide and skin market was estimated at $X in 2021, increasing by 1.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a deep contraction. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Kuwait

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 58%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Kuwait reached X kg per head in 2021, growing by 2.5% on the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 291%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Kuwait shrank modestly to X heads, with a decrease of -2% against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36%. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from Kuwait was estimated at X tons, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 487% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 177%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Jordan (with a CAGR of +27.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Kuwait were Turkey ($X), Jordan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +29.7%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, reducing by -15.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by 123% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Jordan ($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 Lebanon (+92.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle imported into Kuwait shrank rapidly to X tons, reducing by -59.5% on 2020 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 411%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 717%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X kg), the United States (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Kuwait, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +83.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), the United States ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +135.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 148%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 (+35.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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