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United Arab Emirates: Market for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins 2025

Market Size for Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the United Arab Emirates

The goat hides and skins market in the United Arab Emirates expanded rapidly to $X in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, goat hides and skins production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -43.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average goat hides and skins yield in the United Arab Emirates expanded sharply to X kg per head, with an increase of 10% against 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production in the United Arab Emirates fell modestly to X heads, with a decrease of -2.2% on 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 20% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for goat hides and skins production peaked at X heads in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of goat or kid hides and skins decreased by -40.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 91%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat hides and skins exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 92%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of goat hides and skins exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of -11.2%).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat or kid hides and skins exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan totaled -6.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+5.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Goat Or Kid Hides And Skins

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after six years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of goat or kid hides and skins, when their volume increased by 49% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 169% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat hides and skins imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest goat hides and skins supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a approx. 50% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat or kid hides and skins to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat hides and skins import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 172% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +223.9% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

China constituted the country with the largest volume of goat hides and skins consumption, comprising approx. 37% of total volume. Moreover, goat hides and skins consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Pakistan, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 7.9% share.
China constituted the country with the largest volume of goat hides and skins production, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, goat hides and skins production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Pakistan, fourfold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.8% share.
In value terms, Pakistan constituted the largest supplier of goat hides and skins to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Senegal, with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Somalia, with a 9.4% share.
In value terms, the largest markets for goat hides and skins exported from the United Arab Emirates were Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia, together comprising 76% of total exports.
In 2021, the average goat hides and skins export price amounted to $1,153 per ton, surging by 15% against the previous year.
In 2021, the average goat hides and skins import price amounted to $2,262 per ton, surging by 199% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for goat hides and skins in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 1025 - Goatskins, fresh
  • FCL 1026 - Skins, Wet-Salted (Goats)
  • FCL 1027 - Skins, Dry-Salted (Goats)

Country coverage:

  • United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
    10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, by Type
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Type, 2024
    12. Exports and Growth, by Type
    13. Export Prices and Growth, by Type
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Yield and Growth
    16. Exports and Growth
    17. Export Prices and Growth
    18. Market Size and Growth
    19. Per Capita Consumption
    20. Imports and Growth
    21. Import Prices
    22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
    32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
    35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
    37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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