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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Pakistan

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, production and market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Pakistan increased steadily, with production rising from 282.3 thousand tons to 301.7 thousand tons and the market size growing from 283.1 thousand tons to 302.2 thousand tons. A slight contraction occurred in 2021, when production dropped to 292.4 thousand tons and the market volume fell to 293.0 thousand tons.

Growth resumed in 2022 and 2023, with production reaching 312.3 thousand tons and the market volume climbing to 316.4 thousand tons by 2023. A key driver in 2023 was a sharp rise in export activity, with export volumes increasing to 0.6 thousand tons, supported by the seasonal surge in hide availability after Eid-ul-Azha. However, this period also saw significant price volatility for sacrificial animal hides, impacting traders.

Pakistan remains a significant producer, accounting for about 7.3% of Asia-Pacific consumption. The market is shaped by the policy of discouraging raw hide exports to bolster the domestic tanning industry, yet export values remained high, reaching $138.7 million in 2024, reflecting sustained external demand alongside domestic processing needs.

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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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, 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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, 2018-2024
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 Pakistan

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Between 2017 and 2020, Pakistan ranked as the world's 6th largest producer of raw bovine and equine hides and skins.

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

Pakistan's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins grew for the third consecutive year in 2020, reaching 301.7 thousand tons. This represented a modest 3.4% increase from the previous year. Over the entire 2017-2020 period, production rose by 10.5%, averaging an annual growth rate of 3.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.4%	3.4%	3.4%	3.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

Exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins showed significant fluctuations during this period. In 2017, exports hit their lowest point, then surged to a peak of 65 tons in 2018, marking a 5.3-fold increase from the previous year. By 2019, exports dropped sharply to just 15 tons, a 76.9% decline year-over-year. The most dramatic growth occurred in 2018, with a staggering 432.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	432.2%	(76.9%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, China and India were Pakistan's primary export partners for raw bovine and equine hides and skins, together accounting for 86.0% of total export volumes. The remaining 14.0% went to other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of Pakistan's raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports fell for the second year in a row in 2019, dropping to 37 thousand US dollars. This represented a sharp 71.2% decline compared to 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, export value decreased by 75.2%, with an average annual decline of 37.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.7%)	(71.2%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Hong Kong, China, and India were the main markets for Pakistan's raw bovine and equine hides and skins exports in value terms. Hong Kong accounted for 39.6% of total export value, China for 31.8%, and India for 18.5%. Together, these three partners made up 89.9% of all export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Pakistan's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined in 2020, falling to 448 tons. This was a sudden 64.3% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, import volumes decreased by 49.3%, averaging an annual decline of 20.3%. The peak was recorded in 2019 at 1 254 tons, which followed a 36.7% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.9%	36.7%	(64.3%)	(20.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Afghanistan dominated Pakistan's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in volume terms, accounting for 73.0% of total imports. Other sources contributed relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of Pakistan's raw bovine and equine hides and skins imports fell to 1 439 thousand US dollars, a 56.8% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value dropped by 52%, with an average annual decline of 21.7%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 3 328 thousand US dollars, following a 20.3% increase that year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.7%)	20.3%	(56.8%)	(21.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Afghanistan accounted for 71.6% of the total value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins imported by Pakistan. The remaining imports were distributed among various smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io