Netherlands: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the Netherlands

The Dutch cattle hide and skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the Netherlands

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 29%. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X kg per head in 2021, remaining constant against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 7.1%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the Netherlands reached X heads, approximately mirroring 2020. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 9.2% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 14%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from the Netherlands, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +75.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from the Netherlands, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-6.9% per year) and Germany (+0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Hong Kong SAR (+15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into the Netherlands

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 26% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 87% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +65.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +46.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 44%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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