Poland: Market for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals 2025

Market Size for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Poland

In 2021, the Polish bovine and equine leather market decreased by -78.5% to $X, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a sharp reduction. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Poland

In value terms, bovine and equine leather production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Exports from Poland

In 2021, bovine and equine leather exports from Poland soared to X tons, rising by 31% on the year before. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +47.2% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather exports expanded modestly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for bovine and equine leather exports from Poland, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, bovine and equine leather exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled +26.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ukraine (+11.3% per year) and Germany (-10.7% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the key foreign market for leather of bovine and equine animals exports from Poland, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Ukraine amounted to +10.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-7.3% per year) and Italy (+8.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average bovine and equine leather export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -20.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 16% 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 remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Imports into Poland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of leather of bovine and equine animals was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belarus (X tons) were the main suppliers of bovine and equine leather imports to Poland, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by South Africa, Brazil, the United States, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Denmark, the Czech Republic, India, Uruguay and Ukraine, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +77.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leather of bovine and equine animals to Poland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy amounted to -3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.6% per year) and South Africa (+72.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average bovine and equine leather import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 12%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($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 (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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