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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Northern America, 2026

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern America" region includes following countries:

Bermuda

Canada

Greenland

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

the United States

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Northern America expanded gradually from 1 121 тыс. т in 2018 to 1 181 тыс. т in 2022, supported by stable production near major meatpacking centers. Throughout this period, environmental regulations on salt and chemical byproducts from curing and tanning influenced operational costs and the geographic concentration of processing activities.

Market volume contracted to 1 123 тыс. т in 2023 as trade and tariff policies, particularly those affecting exports to China, constrained market access and prices. The sector's reliance on Chinese tannery demand, coupled with operational challenges abroad, underscored its vulnerability to international trade shifts.

By 2024, supply chain challenges and geopolitical uncertainties continued to affect manufacturers, while environmental compliance and evolving trade relations remained central to market dynamics, influencing production costs and export opportunities.

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. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern America 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Bermuda 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 Bermuda in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Bermuda 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 Bermuda, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Bermuda 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 Northern America

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, Northern America's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined. In 2020, production remained flat year-over-year at 1 242 K t. Between 2017 and 2020, production increased by 4.3%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.4%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 1 243 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 2.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.8%	1.5%	(0.1%)	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Northern America

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Northern America exported 100.9 K t of raw bovine and equine hides and skins, marking a significant 13.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.5%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2019 at 116.1 K t, which also saw the largest annual increase of 11.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.4%)	11.6%	(13.1%)	(4.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Japan were the largest buyers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Northern America. China accounted for 61.5% of exports in kind, South Korea for 7.6%, and Japan for 6.3%. Together, these three countries represented 75.4% of total exports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Northern America's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 99.8 million US dollars, showing a steep year-over-year decrease of 29.4%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 57.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.7%)	(28.0%)	(29.4%)	(24.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China, South Korea, and Japan consistently remained the main destinations for exports in value terms. China accounted for 60.7% of exports in value, South Korea for 7.4%, and Japan for 6.3%. Collectively, these three markets represented 74.3% 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 Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Northern America

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed significant volatility during these years. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 0.7 K t and peaked in 2017, with a 25-fold difference between these two years. In 2020, imports to Northern America totaled 0.7 K t, representing a robust 10.5% increase compared to the previous year. The largest annual decline occurred in 2018 at 94.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(94.5%)	(26.6%)	10.5%	(64.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Denmark and Colombia were the key partner countries for imports in kind of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Northern America, jointly accounting for 1.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Northern America's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 0.7 million US dollars, reflecting a strong contraction of 16.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 84.9%, equating to an annualized decline rate of 46.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(62.3%)	(51.9%)	(16.4%)	(46.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia was the primary market for imports in value terms of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Northern America, with a share of 1.2% 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 Northern America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io