Netherlands: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the Netherlands

After three years of growth, the Dutch goat hides and skins market decreased by -22.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the Netherlands

In value terms, goat hides and skins production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in the Netherlands fell to X kg per head in 2021, shrinking by -11.1% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 217% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average goat hides and skins yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in the Netherlands rose significantly to X heads in 2021, picking up by 8.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production increased by +93.9% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of goat or kid hides and skins, when their volume increased by 120% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 247%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from the Netherlands, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Denmark (X tons), twofold. Finland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal stood at +22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Denmark (-9.6% per year) and Finland (+3.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from the Netherlands were Denmark ($X), Portugal ($X) and Finland ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Belgium and Germany, which together accounted for a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +28.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 59% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 China (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were imported into the Netherlands; rising by 127% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 279% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 589% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Zimbabwe (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +206.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Zimbabwe (+617.8% per year) and Italy (+0.7% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to the Netherlands, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 7.1% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Zimbabwe stood at +831.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+1.4% per year) and the UK (+224.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -45.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 1,601% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then plummeted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Zimbabwe ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+486.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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