Turkey: Cows Skin Market 2025

Cows Skin Market Size in Turkey

In 2021, the Turkish cows skin market decreased by -69.8% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible slump. Cows skin consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Cows Skin Production in Turkey

In value terms, cows skin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 164%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Cows Skin Exports

Exports from Turkey

Cows skin exports from Turkey contracted dramatically to X tons in 2021, which is down by -61.9% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, showed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 3,873% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cows skin exports declined markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,261%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of cows skin exports from Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia (with a CAGR of -70.1%).

In value terms, the largest markets for cows skin exported from Turkey were Nigeria ($X) and Indonesia ($X).

Indonesia, with a CAGR of -53.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average cows skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 105% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+58.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Cows Skin Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of bovine animals increased by 1,084% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cows skin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cows skin to Turkey, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, cows skin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Uzbekistan (X tons), fivefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled +166.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+2,725.5% per year) and Italy (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of bovine animals to Turkey, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 7.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled +166.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+3,187.0% per year) and Italy (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average cows skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -34.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 32% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+16.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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