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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Asia

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in India grew from 4.7 million tons in 2018 to 5.4 million tons in 2023. This increase was partly driven by export policy changes, including the introduction of export duties on raw hides in 2022, which made overseas shipments less attractive and boosted domestic supply.

Regional cattle slaughter bans created sourcing challenges for tanneries, while stricter environmental regulations required reductions in chemical use, prompting industry adaptation. The market structure, characterized by numerous small and medium enterprises, continued to support production despite these shifts.

In 2024, the government eliminated export duties on crust leather to strengthen the competitiveness of processed leather goods, a move that may influence the raw hides market in subsequent periods.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

After two years of growth, production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Asia declined. In 2019, output reached its peak at 3,614 thousand tonnes, marking a 2.1% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 3,542 thousand tonnes, representing a modest year-over-year decrease of 2.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	2.1%	(2.0%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Asia's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, measured in value terms, declined for the third consecutive year. Between 2017 and 2020, production dropped by 36.9%, which translates to an average annual decline of 14.2%. In 2020, the output was valued at 3,004 million US dollars, reflecting a sharp 25.7% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.5%)	(2.9%)	(25.7%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Asia, measured in volume, declined for the third year in a row. From 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 36.4%, averaging an annual decline of 14.0%. In 2020, exports totaled 57 thousand tonnes, showing a moderate 3.1% drop from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.2%)	(21.8%)	(3.1%)	(14.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Asia's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, in volume terms, were widely distributed across various markets. The top three destinations—Nigeria (3.2% of exports), Portugal (2.3%), and Italy (2.2%)—collectively accounted for just 7.7% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

The value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports from Asia declined for the third consecutive year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 60.3%, with an average annual decline of 26.5%. In 2020, exports were valued at 48 million US dollars, representing a sharp 26.5% fall compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(27.3%)	(25.7%)	(26.5%)	(26.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Asia's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, in value terms, showed a broad spread across markets. Italy (6.2% of exports), Portugal (4.3%), and Nigeria (1.5%) were the leading destinations, but together they made up only 12.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

After two years of decline, imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins into Asia increased. In 2019, imports hit their lowest point at 1,134 thousand tonnes, following a 6.9% drop in 2018. By 2020, import volume had risen to 1,347 thousand tonnes, reflecting a solid 18.8% gain compared to the prior year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.9%)	(4.7%)	18.8%	1.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, the United States (45.9% of imports), Australia (15.7%), and Canada (7.6%) were the primary suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Asia, in volume terms. Together, these three countries accounted for 69.2% of total imports.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, measured in value, declined for the third consecutive year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 56.8%, averaging an annual decline of 24.4%. In 2020, imports stood at 1,079 million US dollars, showing a robust 10.5% contraction compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(25.3%)	(35.3%)	(10.5%)	(24.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States (52.4% of imports), Australia (12.4%), and Canada (8.2%) were the principal sources for Asia's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, in value terms. Collectively, they represented 73.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io