New Zealand: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in New Zealand

In 2021, the New Zealand cows skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. 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.

Cows Skin Production in New Zealand

In value terms, cows skin production expanded significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 27%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from New Zealand

Cows skin exports from New Zealand soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 128% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 264%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 207% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from New Zealand, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Australia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), sevenfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Australia stood at +10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-11.9% per year) and Germany (+58.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from New Zealand, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 11% 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 Australia stood at -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-34.9% per year) and Germany (+7.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a dramatic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) and Australia ($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 South Africa (+66.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into New Zealand

In 2021, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of bovine animals were imported into New Zealand; declining by -7.8% on 2020. In general, imports faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 789%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 698%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, South Africa (X tons) was the main cows skin supplier to New Zealand, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from South Africa was relatively modest.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to New Zealand.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 10% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 41%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to +7.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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