Switzerland: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

The Swiss goat hides and skins market dropped to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -11.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Goat hides and skins consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in Switzerland

In value terms, goat hides and skins production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 96%. Goat hides and skins production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat or kid hides and skins in Switzerland stood at X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 46%. The goat hides and skins yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in Switzerland reached X heads in 2021, picking up by 4.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.9%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of goat or kid hides and skins exported from Switzerland fell remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -22% against 2020. In general, exports recorded a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 28%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X kg) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of -19.3%), while shipments for 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), with a combined 76% share of total exports. Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of -12.6%, recorded 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

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 52% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 79%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external 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 (+153.5%), 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, imports of goat or kid hides and skins into Switzerland contracted markedly to X tons, with a decrease of -61.8% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 413% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 401% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to Switzerland, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, goat hides and skins imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X kg), with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France amounted to -12.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.8% per year) and Germany (+11.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to Switzerland, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +5.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-3.2% per year) and Germany (+5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -60.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by 1,554%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum 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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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