Slovakia: Market for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather 2025

Market Size for Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Slovakia

The Slovak market for chamois, patent and combination leather reduced modestly to $X in 2022, declining by -3.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a slight shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather in Slovakia

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 95% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of chamois, patent and combination leather decreased by -81.1% to X square meters, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 281%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X square meters) was the main destination for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Slovakia, with a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather exports to Ukraine exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X square meters), fivefold. Poland (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine amounted to +59.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-18.5% per year) and Poland (+12.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for chamois, patent and combination leather exports from Slovakia, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (-11.6% per year) and Austria (-25.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chamois, patent and combination leather amounted to $X per square meter, with a decrease of -80% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 381%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then fell sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+14.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Chamois, Patent and Combination Leather

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, the amount of chamois, patent and combination leather imported into Slovakia shrank to X square meters, which is down by -12.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 67%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, chamois, patent and combination leather imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Slovakia, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, chamois, patent and combination leather imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland stood at +6.7%.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois, patent and combination leather to Slovakia, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 31% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Poland amounted to +10.2%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for chamois, patent and combination leather amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Poland amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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