Greece: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Greece

In 2023, the Greek cattle hide and skin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after five years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Cattle hide and skin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in Greece

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2023, the average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in Greece amounted to X kg per head, flattening at 2022 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average cattle hide and skin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in Greece dropped slightly to X heads in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from Greece

In 2023, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports fell dramatically to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of cattle hide and skin exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for cattle hide and skin exported from Greece were Turkey ($X), Italy ($X) and Serbia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Spain ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Imports into Greece

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a pronounced reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average cattle hide and skin import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Serbia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform