Eastern Europe: Market for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather 2024

Market Size for Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for chamois leather and combination chamois leather decreased by -3.6% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 7.9% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of chamois leather and combination chamois leather expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather shrank markedly to X square meters in 2022, dropping by -32.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 29%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters) and Romania (X square meters) prevails in leather structure, together achieving 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Hungary (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters), together generating a 17% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Romania ($X), Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +1.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per square meter), while Slovakia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Chamois Leather and Combination Chamois Leather

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather in Eastern Europe declined to X square meters, which is down by -7.5% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather contracted significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 27%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Romania was the main importing country with an import of around X square meters, which resulted at 52% of total imports. Slovakia (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Poland (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters). All these countries together took near 44% share of total imports. Ukraine (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Romania decreased at an average annual rate of -3.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Slovakia (+2.8%) and Poland (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovakia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +2.8% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ukraine (-4.1%), Bulgaria (-8.3%) and Hungary (-13.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Slovakia (+8.6 p.p.), Poland (+3.7 p.p.), Romania (+2.8 p.p.) and Russia (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Bulgaria (-4.1 p.p.) and Hungary (-10.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Romania ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chamois leather and combination chamois leather in Eastern Europe, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 8.7% share.

In Romania, imports of chamois leather and combination chamois leather contracted by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Slovakia (+1.0% per year) and Poland (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per square meter), while Ukraine ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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