Slovenia: Market for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals 2024

Market Size for Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Slovenia

For the fourth consecutive year, the Slovene bovine and equine leather market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals in Slovenia

In value terms, bovine and equine leather production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Exports from Slovenia

In 2022, the amount of leather of bovine and equine animals exported from Slovenia contracted rapidly to X square meters, waning by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Serbia (X square meters) was the main destination for bovine and equine leather exports from Slovenia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, bovine and equine leather exports to Serbia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Croatia (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Serbia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (X% per year) and Croatia (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for bovine and equine leather exported from Slovenia were Serbia ($X), Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) and Croatia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average bovine and equine leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a measured increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Leather of Bovine and Equine Animals

Imports into Slovenia

In 2022, approx. X square meters of leather of bovine and equine animals were imported into Slovenia; shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bovine and equine leather imports declined to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters) and Croatia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of bovine and equine leather imports to Slovenia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Austria ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the largest bovine and equine leather suppliers to Slovenia, together comprising X% of total imports. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bovine and equine leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, bovine and equine leather import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Croatia ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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