France: Market for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle 2024

Market Size for Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in France

The French cattle hide and skin market contracted modestly to $X in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle in France

In value terms, cattle hide and skin production rose markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Cattle hide and skin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of raw hides and skins of cattle in France reduced slightly to X kg per head in 2023, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the average cattle hide and skin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2023, the number of animals slaughtered for cattle hide and skin production in France expanded to X heads, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Raw Hides And Skins of Cattle

Exports from France

In 2023, the amount of raw hides and skins of cattle exported from France reduced modestly to X tons, remaining stable against 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin exports dropped slightly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for cattle hide and skin exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), fourfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for raw hides and skins of cattle exports from France, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and China (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average cattle hide and skin export price amounted to $X per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was 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 France

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of raw hides and skins of cattle decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, cattle hide and skin imports shrank to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of cattle hide and skin to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, cattle hide and skin imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Switzerland (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), the UK ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest cattle hide and skin suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Canada, Italy, Ireland, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform