Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Jordan

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Jordan expanded sharply from 2 713 tons in 2018 to 5 342 tons in 2020. This growth was supported by the liberalization of the petroleum derivatives market in 2018, which introduced price ceilings and lowered energy costs for tanneries. In 2019, rising raw hide prices encouraged higher production, while a government initiative to implement export quality standards helped stabilize overseas sales. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further reduced fuel consumption, cutting operational expenses, and supply chain disruptions led to a steep drop in exports, leaving more hides available domestically.

Market volume fell to 3 407 tons in 2021 as exports surged to 1 637 tons. Energy costs remained stable under the price ceiling system, and a movement to preserve traditional manual leatherworking aimed to enhance product quality but did not offset the export pull. Recovery followed in 2022, with volume reaching 5 162 tons after the launch of a government support program offering tax exemptions and investment incentives for leather manufacturing, which boosted production to 6 156 tons. Updated technical instructions for importing raw materials also improved supply access. In 2023, volume declined to 4 470 tons despite an increase in the number of companies registered in the sector and new legislation to legalize the marketing of used hides, which aimed to improve supply chain transparency.

For 2024, the government approved additional investment incentives, including customs duty exemptions on tanning machinery, and issued new technical instructions for export quality inspection to align with international standards. These steps are designed to strengthen the sector's competitiveness on global markets.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Jordan

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

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

Jordan's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 5 617 tonnes, representing a 9.1% increase compared to 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 57.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Jordan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Jordan

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Jordan's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins have fallen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 277 tonnes, a sharp decline of 68.2% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports dropped by 73.5%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 35.8%. The peak was in 2018 at 1 060 tonnes, with the largest increase that year at 1.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey, Nigeria, and Egypt remained the top buyers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Jordan. Turkey accounted for 60.7% of exports in kind, Nigeria for 16.9%, and Egypt for 8.5%. Together, these three countries made up 86.1% of Jordan's total exports in this category.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. The highest export value was recorded in 2018, while the lowest was in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.7 times. In 2020, Jordan's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins reached 197.0 thousand US dollars, a decrease of 70.7% from the previous year. The maximum value was in 2018 at 925.0 thousand US dollars, with the largest increase that year at 69.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Turkey and Nigeria were the main destinations for exports in value terms, jointly accounting for 87.6% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

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

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Jordan

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The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. The highest import volume was observed in 2017, with the lowest in 2019, showing a 151-fold difference. In 2020, Jordan's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins amounted to 2 tonnes, marking an increase of 361.0% compared to the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Jordan were primarily directed towards Palestine and Sudan. Their combined share reached 96.4% of total flows, with other destinations playing a secondary role.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Jordan's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from abroad totaled 2.0 thousand US dollars, which is 77.1% lower year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 97.6%, equating to an annualized rate of 71.1%.

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

During 2017–2020, Sudan and Palestine dominated imports in value terms, together accounting for 88.5% of total flows. Other destinations had smaller individual contributions.

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

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