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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Australia and New Zealand

Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Australia and New Zealand

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Australia and New Zealand" region includes following countries:

Australia
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
New Zealand
Norfolk Island

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Australia and New Zealand showed considerable movement. It increased by 13% to 202.1 thousand tonnes in 2019 from 178.3 thousand tonnes in 2018. Subsequently, the market contracted over the next three years, falling to 161.2 thousand tonnes in 2020, 147.8 thousand tonnes in 2021, and 130.6 thousand tonnes in 2022.

A strong rebound occurred in 2023, with volume surging 27% to 165.9 thousand tonnes. In the following years, the market was influenced by global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, which affected production and export logistics. Additionally, sustainability trends and advancements in tanning technology began to shape consumer demand and market practices.

Table of content

  1. 1. Disclaimer
  2. 2. Terms of use of the report
  3. 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
  4. 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, 2018-2025
        3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
        4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
    2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
  5. 5. Production
    1. 5.1. Production in Australia and New Zealand
      1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand 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. 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
        2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
        3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
        2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
        3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
        1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
  7. 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
        2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
        3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ 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 Australia in kind, 2018-2025, K t
        2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, K t
        3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
      3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
        1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia in value, 2018-2025, M $ US
        2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, M $ US
        3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
      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 Australia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
        2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Australia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
  8. 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. 9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
    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 Australia and New Zealand

In kind, 2018-2021, K t

Top producers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Australia and New Zealand fell for the second year in a row. In 2021, output reached 296.6 K t, down 7.5% from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production dropped by 11.8%, which translates to an average annual decline of 4.1%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 354.8 K t, with the largest increase that year of 5.5%. The sharpest decrease occurred in 2020, when production fell by 9.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year5.5%(9.6%)(7.5%)(4.1%)
Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Australia and New Zealand

Exports in kind, K t

In 2021, Australia and New Zealand exported 152.7 K t of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, a decrease of 5.0% compared to 2020. From 2018 to 2021, exports declined by 4.2%, averaging a 1.4% annual drop. The highest export volume was in 2020 at 160.8 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 2.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(1.5%)2.4%(5.0%)(1.4%)
Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, China consistently represented 82.7% of total exports by volume, highlighting a strong reliance on this market, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, the value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports from Australia and New Zealand rebounded. In 2021, exports totaled 222.2 M $ US, marking a significant increase of 37.0% from 2020. However, over the 2018–2021 period, exports fell by 29%, with an average annual decrease of 10.8%. The lowest value was in 2020 at 162.2 M $ US, and the largest drop occurred in 2019, when exports plunged by 31.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year(31.0%)(24.8%)37.0%(10.8%)
Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, China remained the top buyer of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Australia and New Zealand, accounting for 82.2% of total export value, with the rest spread across various other countries.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Australia and New Zealand

Imports in kind, K t

Import volumes showed notable fluctuations during this period. In 2021, Australia and New Zealand imported 3.9 K t of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, a sharp rise of 173.2% from 2020. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 4.2 K t, which also experienced the largest increase of 208.7%. The lowest was in 2018, creating a 3.1-fold difference with the peak in 2019. The most significant decline happened in 2020, with imports falling by 66.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021, K t

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year208.7%(66.7%)173.2%41.2%
Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, China led as the primary supplier of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Australia and New Zealand, holding a 34.4% share of total imports by volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

The value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins imports into Australia and New Zealand declined for the second consecutive year. In 2021, imports stood at 3.1 M $ US, a slight decrease of 2.3% year-over-year. From 2018 to 2021, imports dropped by 2.7%, averaging a 0.9% annual decline. The peak was in 2019 at 3.3 M $ US, which saw the largest increase of 2.1%. The most notable decrease occurred in 2020, with a 2.5% fall.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Parameter201920202021CAGR
1Change from last year2.1%(2.5%)(2.3%)(0.9%)
Source: SHEV.io

In the 2018–2021 period, China and Vanuatu emerged as the main suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Australia and New Zealand, together comprising 33.6% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Australia and New Zealand in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

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