Switzerland: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Switzerland

For the third year in a row, the Swiss cattle hide and skin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 13% to $X in 2021. In general, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -2.4% against 2017 indices. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Switzerland

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin yield in Switzerland totaled X kg per head, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 1.8%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Switzerland reduced modestly to X heads, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.8%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level 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 Switzerland

For the third year in a row, Switzerland recorded decline in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, which decreased by -1.8% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 16%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-2.5% per year) and France (-48.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Switzerland, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -3.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-4.7% per year) and France (-44.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 France (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by -74.7% to X tons. Overall, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1,087%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 382% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of cattle hide and skin imports to Switzerland, with a combined 75% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +97.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Switzerland were France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +65.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 144% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 1,122% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Denmark (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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