Poland: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Poland

In 2021, the Polish cattle hide and skin market decreased by -20.9% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a perceptible curtailment. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Poland

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Poland declined to X kg per head, waning by -2.8% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Poland amounted to X heads in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 15% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 +59.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), China (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Poland, together comprising 66% of total exports. Austria, Croatia, the Netherlands, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Ghana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Croatia (with a CAGR of +56.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Poland, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% 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 Italy totaled -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+42.6% per year) and Germany (+2.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ghana ($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 Slovakia (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Poland

In 2021, overseas purchases of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by -1.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Poland, together accounting for 46% of total imports. Lithuania, Israel, Slovenia, the UK, Russia, Romania, Denmark, Moldova, Slovakia and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of +404.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Poland were Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 39% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Lithuania, the UK, Denmark, Russia, Romania, Slovenia, Moldova, Lebanon and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 51%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of +762.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+70.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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