Spain: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Spain

For the fourth year in a row, the Spanish market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Spain

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of chamois leather and combination chamois leather increased by 17% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 40%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Spain, accounting for a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Portugal (X square meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-2.6% per year) and Portugal (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather exports from Spain, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled +14.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+6.5% per year) and Indonesia (-1.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 Portugal (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports into Spain

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of chamois leather and combination chamois leather, when their volume increased by 13% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 51%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest chamois leather and combination chamois leather supplier to Spain, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.6% per year) and India (-58.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chamois leather and combination chamois leather to Spain, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled -3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+19.5% per year) and India (-56.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chamois leather and combination chamois leather stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by -26.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 58%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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