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Netherlands: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch cows skin market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 96% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Cows skin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, cows skin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed strong growth. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of bovine animals, when their volume increased by 34% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 178% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 102% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from the Netherlands, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Nigeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Togo (X tons), twofold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria amounted to +57.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (-7.6% per year) and Germany (-17.2% per year).

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from the Netherlands, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a 21% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria stood at +56.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Togo (-5.3% per year) and Germany (-23.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Thailand (+14.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a dramatic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 47%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of cows skin imports to the Netherlands, together accounting for 74% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +49.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cows skin suppliers to the Netherlands were Germany ($X), the UK ($X) and the United States ($X), together accounting for 73% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the UK, with a CAGR of +95.4%, recorded 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 cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 165% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+65.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the world?

China remains the largest cows skin consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, cows skin consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.4% share.

What are the largest producers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the world?

China remains the largest cows skin producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 17% of total volume. Moreover, cows skin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, twofold. The United States ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to the Netherlands?

In value terms, the largest cows skin suppliers to the Netherlands were Italy, Germany and the United States, with a combined 71% share of total imports. Austria, Belgium, Slovenia and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

What are the leading importers of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from the Netherlands?

In value terms, the largest markets for cows skin exported from the Netherlands were Nigeria, Togo and Ghana, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the Netherlands?

In 2020, the average cows skin export price amounted to $6,958 per ton, increasing by 1,366% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for raw hides and skins of bovine animals in the Netherlands?

The average cows skin import price stood at $6,820 per ton in 2020, increasing by 48% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the cows skin market in the Netherlands. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 10114200 - Raw hides and skins of bovine or equine animals, whole (except those linked to HS

Country coverage:

Netherlands

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Netherlands
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024