Switzerland: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2024

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

The Swiss goat hides and skins market contracted sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -16.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

In value terms, goat hides and skins production dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 463%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Switzerland was estimated at X kg per head, stabilizing at 2020. In general, the yield recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average goat hides and skins yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Switzerland totaled X heads, with an increase of 4.6% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Switzerland

For the sixth year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of goat or kid hides and skins, which decreased by -46.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 27%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports declined notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 231%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Austria (X kg) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from Switzerland, with a combined 95% 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 Germany (with a CAGR of -19.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from Switzerland were Austria ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for 78% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of -12.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -61.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 528%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 India (+151.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins imported into Switzerland contracted markedly to X tons, dropping by -56.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 384% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 279%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Singapore (X kg) were the main suppliers of goat hides and skins imports to Switzerland, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Botswana, Germany and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.2%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Botswana (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Switzerland, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-15.3% per year) and Singapore (+7.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -18.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 538%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Botswana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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