United Arab Emirates: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the cattle hide and skin market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 11% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X kg per head in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in the United Arab Emirates totaled X heads, growing by 2.9% on 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 24% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume increased by 40% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 117% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 99.9% 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 Nigeria (with a CAGR of +48.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Nigeria ($X) and India ($X) were the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 99.9% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +40.2%, 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

The average cattle hide and skin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 32% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Nigeria (-5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, cattle hide and skin imports into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 141% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 367% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman amounted to +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+1.2% per year) and the UK (-4.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were the UK ($X), Oman ($X) and Tanzania ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of -0.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 71% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Tanzania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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