Slovakia: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

The Slovak cattle hide and skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a strong increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Slovakia

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 82%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Slovakia skyrocketed to X kg per head, increasing by 2,059% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Slovakia reached X heads, increasing by 11% against 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was decline in overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by 0% to X tons. Overall, exports posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The smallest decline of -0.5% was in 2016. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Slovakia, with a combined 75% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Austria, Italy, Croatia and Germany, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +34.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Serbia ($X), Austria ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Slovakia worldwide, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +29.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Ukraine (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume increased by 36% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 129%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 153%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Slovakia, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Slovakia, together comprising 57% of total imports.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -59.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 44%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the price for Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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