Romania: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Romania

The Romanian cows skin market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a deep slump. Cows skin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Production in Romania

In value terms, cows skin production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, exports of raw hides and skins of bovine animals from Romania skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 53% against the year before. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,923%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, cows skin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,518%. The exports peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for cows skin exports from Romania, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, cows skin exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine totaled +247.2%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of bovine animals exports from Romania, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 27% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +121.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -60.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 1,001%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Ukraine totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+91.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Romania

For the third consecutive year, Romania recorded decline in supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals, which decreased by -17.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cows skin imports stood at $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value 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, imports decreased by -4.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 147%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cows skin to Romania, with a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, cows skin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Bulgaria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-17.1% per year) and Bulgaria (+24.2% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Romania, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +12.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-9.8% per year) and Bulgaria (+42.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cows skin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (+14.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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