Pakistan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Pakistan

In 2021, the Pakistani cattle hide and skin market increased by 4.6% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Pakistan

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Pakistan stood at X kg per head, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by 7.2% against the previous year. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Pakistan rose modestly to X heads in 2021, surging by 3.4% compared with the previous year. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production increased by +65.1% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from Pakistan declined dramatically to X tons, falling by -67.4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports faced a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 59%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 93% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X kg) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Pakistan, with a combined 89% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Pakistan were Turkey ($X), Israel ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 76% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, the United States, Canada, China and Kenya, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Canada, with a CAGR of +4.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -28.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($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 Kenya (+30.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, cattle hide and skin imports into Pakistan soared to X tons, with an increase of 40% against 2020. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 67%. 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 surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 76%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Afghanistan (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Pakistan, with a 78% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Afghanistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), more than tenfold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Afghanistan stood at +10.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+16.6% per year) and South Africa (-15.9% per year).

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Pakistan, comprising 87% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 5% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Afghanistan totaled +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (-13.3% per year) and Poland (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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