Saudi Arabia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi cattle hide and skin market fell notably to $X in 2021, reducing by -83.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a significant decrease. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 137%. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Saudi Arabia fell slightly to X kg per head, waning by -3.7% against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Saudi Arabia contracted modestly to X heads in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from Saudi Arabia skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 222% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 716% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,054%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined 88% 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of +278.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +72.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (+131.1% per year) and Turkey (+113.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -24.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 41% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($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 Turkey (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, approx. X tons of raw hides and skins of cattle were imported into Saudi Arabia; which is down by -48.2% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 123%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to Saudi Arabia, with a 24% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -6.4%.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Saudi Arabia, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2017 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled -10.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 57% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+257.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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