Morocco: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Morocco

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Moroccan cows skin market, when its value increased by 20% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -36.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Production in Morocco

In value terms, cows skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -37.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of bovine animals exported from Morocco totaled X kg, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a sharp setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X kg) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Morocco, accounting for a approx. 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 a decrease of 99.9% 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.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to -3.6% per year.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2021, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 343% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cows skin imports rose to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 303% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of cows skin imports to Morocco, with a combined 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +65.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Morocco, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France totaled +34.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+21.4% per year) and Spain (-1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -22.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (-4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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