Turkey: Market for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather 2025

Market Size for Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Turkey

In 2022, the Turkish market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather in Turkey

In value terms, production of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 641%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, the amount of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exported from Turkey rose significantly to X tons, picking up by 10% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +80.0% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather from Turkey, together comprising 55% of total exports. These countries were followed by Bulgaria, South Korea, Mexico, Hong Kong SAR, Spain, the UK, Pakistan, Russia, Belarus and China, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +142.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather exports from Turkey, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy amounted to +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+28.2% per year) and India (+36.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 19% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sheep, Goat, Swine or Reptile Leather, excluding Chamois Leather

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather increased by 42% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mongolia (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather to Turkey, with a combined 59% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Mongolia (with a CAGR of +194.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather suppliers to Turkey were Sudan ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 44% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Iraq, Iran, Mongolia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Uzbekistan and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Mongolia, with a CAGR of +147.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather, excluding chamois leather stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 22%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Mongolia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (-1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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