Uzbekistan: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2025

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek cattle hide and skin market increased by 4.7% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a mild slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Uzbekistan

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Uzbekistan was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 6.4%. The cattle hide and skin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Uzbekistan was estimated at X heads, picking up by 4.3% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Uzbekistan

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of raw hides and skins of cattle increased by 352% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from Uzbekistan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +15.9%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +24.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -13.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 81%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to +14.2% per year.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Uzbekistan

In 2021, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle imported into Uzbekistan dropped modestly to X tons, standing approx. at the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 134%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports shrank modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 73%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkmenistan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Turkmenistan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Afghanistan (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan (X kg), with a 4.6% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkmenistan totaled -23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (-50.7% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-94.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of raw hides and skins of cattle to Uzbekistan, comprising 88% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Kyrgyzstan, with a 4.6% share.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkmenistan totaled -36.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Afghanistan (-62.3% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-93.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average cattle hide and skin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Tajikistan ($X per ton) and Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while the price for Turkmenistan ($X per ton) and Afghanistan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kyrgyzstan (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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