Scandinavia: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Scandinavia

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -4.6% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -3.4% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 141%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Finland prevails in leather structure, finishing at X square meters, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X square meters), achieving a 4.9% share of total exports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports, with a CAGR of +42.7% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Finland increased by +63 percentage points.

In value terms, Finland ($X) remains the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier in Scandinavia, comprising 92% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 6.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Finland totaled +38.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-2.9%).

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, when their volume decreased by -27.5% to X square meters. In general, imports, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 131%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Finland dominates leather structure, finishing at X square meters, which was approx. 96% of total imports in 2022. Sweden (X square meters) took a little share of total imports.

Finland was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chamois leather and combination chamois leather imports, with a CAGR of +21.7% from 2012 to 2022. Sweden (-11.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Finland (+43 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Sweden saw its share reduced by -34.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Finland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois leather and combination chamois leather in Scandinavia, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

In Finland, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather expanded at an average annual rate of +17.7% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per square meter in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 7.8%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Finland stood at $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-3.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform