World - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Leather Market Size
The global leather market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.
Leather Production
In value terms, leather production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, global production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
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Leather Exports
Exports
In 2022, global exports of leather shrank to X square meters, falling by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, leather exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Brazil was the largest exporter of leather in the world, with the volume of exports resulting at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Italy (X square meters) and the United States (X square meters), together committing a X% share of total exports. Paraguay (X square meters), Thailand (X square meters), Uruguay (X square meters), New Zealand (X square meters), China (X square meters), Australia (X square meters), Vietnam (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) took a minor share of total exports.
Brazil experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of leather. At the same time, Uruguay (X%), China (X%), Thailand (X%) and Paraguay (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (X%), Vietnam (X%), New Zealand (X%), Italy (X%), South Africa (X%), India (X%) and the United States (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Brazil (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.), Uruguay (X p.p.), China (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United States (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the largest leather supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and China (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average leather export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while Paraguay ($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 the United States (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Leather Imports
Imports
In 2022, the amount of leather imported worldwide declined markedly to X square meters, shrinking by X% on the previous year. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, leather imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
In 2022, China (X square meters), distantly followed by Vietnam (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main importers of leather, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - India (X square meters), Indonesia (X square meters), Mexico (X square meters), Cambodia (X square meters), Thailand (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters) and Hong Kong SAR (X square meters) - together made up X% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, China ($X), Italy ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of global imports. Indonesia, Thailand, India, Hong Kong SAR, Cambodia, Spain, Mexico and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter), while Turkey ($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 other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global leather market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 15113100 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, whole
- Prodcom 15113200 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, not whole
- Prodcom 15113300 - Leather, of equine animals, without hair
- Prodcom 15114130 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
- Prodcom 15114150 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, parchmentdressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois, patent, p atent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15114230 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, tanned or pre-tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
- Prodcom 15114250 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15114330 - Leather of swine without hair on, tanned but not further prepared
- Prodcom 15114350 - Leather of swine without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
- Prodcom 15115100 - Leather of other animals, without hair on
- Prodcom 15112100 - Chamois leather and combination chamois leather
- Prodcom 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather
- Prodcom 15115200 - Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strips
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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