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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in El Salvador

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in El Salvador showed considerable volatility. It peaked at 4 589 metric tons in 2019 before dropping to 3 902 metric tons in 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, reaching 4 443 metric tons, but the market contracted again in 2022 to 3 723 metric tons and saw a minor decline to 3 647 metric tons in 2023.

The sharp market contraction in 2022, a drop of 16%, coincided with two key developments. Internationally, raw and wet-salted leather prices fell significantly, reducing the profitability of exports and dampening local demand. Domestically, five economic groups with Chinese administrators gained control over the purchase of national leather raw material, leading to hoarding and a collapse in local prices, which further disrupted market dynamics.

The earlier recovery in 2021, when market volume grew by 14%, occurred alongside a reported contraction in the local bovine cattle sector, which may have influenced hide availability. However, by 2023, the market volume showed signs of stabilization, with only a 2% decrease from the previous year.

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, 2018-2025
    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. Production
1. 5.1. Production in El Salvador
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2025, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador, 2018-2025, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from El Salvador by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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 El Salvador

In kind, 2018-2021, 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

El Salvador's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 3 700 tonnes, marking a modest 4.9% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 7.1%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.9%	1.1%	4.9%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from El Salvador

Exports in kind, t

The market experienced significant volatility during the observed period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 229 tonnes, with a sharp decline of 74.3% that year. By 2021, exports rebounded strongly to 1 083 tonnes, showing a dramatic 373.0% improvement compared to 2020. Overall, export levels varied 6.2 times between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(37.8%)	(74.3%)	373.0%	(8.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Mexico dominated El Salvador's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, accounting for 97.1% of the total volume shipped.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed considerable instability over this timeframe. Exports reached their lowest value in 2020 at 30 thousand US dollars, dropping by 83.5% that year. In 2021, exports surged to 203 thousand US dollars, a 567.0% increase from 2020. The difference between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2020 was 21 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(70.7%)	(83.5%)	567.0%	(31.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2018 and 2021, Mexico was the primary destination for El Salvador's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in value terms, capturing 98.5% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from El Salvador in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to El Salvador

Imports in kind, t

Market performance was marked by notable fluctuations during this period. Imports fell to their lowest level in 2020 at 604 tonnes, declining by 69.7% that year. In 2021, imports rose to 1 827 tonnes, up 202.5% from the previous year. The import volume varied 3.6 times between the high in 2018 and the low in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021, t

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.9%)	(69.7%)	202.5%	(5.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2018 to 2021, Guatemala was the main source for El Salvador's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, representing 87.6% of the total volume. Other countries accounted for the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in kind, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market trend was unstable throughout the period. Imports dropped to a low of 144 thousand US dollars in 2020, with an 80.0% decrease that year. In 2021, imports increased to 798 thousand US dollars, a 453.9% rise compared to 2020. Import values fluctuated 8.5 times between the peak in 2018 and the trough in 2020.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Parameter		2019	2020	2021	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(41.4%)	(80.0%)	453.9%	(13.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2018–2021, Guatemala accounted for 87.9% of the total import value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to El Salvador, with the rest distributed among various smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to El Salvador in value, 2018-2021

Source: SHEV.io