New Zealand: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand goat hides and skins market decreased by -14.9% to $X, falling for the seventh consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in New Zealand

In value terms, goat hides and skins production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in New Zealand surged to X kg per head in 2021, growing by 25% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in New Zealand; approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine years. 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 +75.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from New Zealand

In 2021, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins increased by 82% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +68.4% against 2017 indices. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for goat hides and skins exports from New Zealand, accounting for a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, goat hides and skins exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Japan (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled +32.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (+16.9% per year) and Italy (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from New Zealand, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 8.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled +33.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-4.7% per year) and Italy (-7.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -30.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 21% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to India ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+48.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X tons of goat or kid hides and skins were imported into New Zealand; rising by 1,617% against 2020. In general, imports showed a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Finland (X kg) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to New Zealand, with a combined 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Finland (with a CAGR of +107.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest goat hides and skins suppliers to New Zealand were Finland ($X), Sweden ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 56% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Finland, with a CAGR of +111.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -64.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 154% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Botswana (+41.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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