Norway: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Norway

The Norwegian cattle hide and skin market expanded to $X in 2021, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Norway

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Norway rose rapidly to X kg per head, surging by 11% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Norway stood at X heads, remaining stable against the year before. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.4% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Norway

Cattle hide and skin exports from Norway rose sharply to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 9.6% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +31.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 21%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Norway, accounting for a 74% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ghana (X tons), more than tenfold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to +11.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ghana (+49.8% per year) and Sweden (-1.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Norway, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled +7.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+8.3% per year) and China (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Portugal (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Norway

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by -3.4% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 4,906% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 3,009% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) was the main supplier of cattle hide and skin to Norway, accounting for a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden totaled +90.5%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Norway.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Sweden stood at +60.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to -15.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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