Romania: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Romania

After two years of growth, the Romanian goat hides and skins market decreased by -1.2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Romania

In value terms, goat hides and skins production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 33%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Romania expanded significantly to X kg per head, increasing by 13% on 2020 figures. Overall, the yield showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Romania dropped to X heads, falling by -14.7% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Romania

In 2021, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -6.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 403%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,457%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from Romania, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +54.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from Romania were Italy ($X), Belgium ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 91% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Croatia, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 9.1%.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +55.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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 goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a modest increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 210% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 the Czech Republic (+19.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Romania

In 2021, purchases abroad of goat or kid hides and skins was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed significant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) was the main goat hides and skins supplier to Romania, with a 95% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Hungary (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +22.1%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Romania, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hungary ($X), with a 2.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +33.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 320% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a temperate expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+117.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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