Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Switzerland

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Switzerland grew steadily in physical terms from 2 752 t in 2018 to 3 822 t in 2021. This upward trend was interrupted in 2022 when the volume contracted to 3 186 t, but it rebounded strongly to reach 4 313 t in 2023, marking the highest consumption level in the period.

In value terms, the market experienced greater volatility. After a decline from 10 602 thousand $ US in 2018 to 9 539 thousand $ US in 2020, value recovered to 10 947 thousand $ US in 2021 before dropping again to 9 174 thousand $ US in 2022. The market value then surged to 12 915 thousand $ US in 2023, significantly above the starting point.

This growth in domestic consumption occurred alongside a gradual decline in domestic production from 18 633 t to 18 114 t and a corresponding fall in export volumes. The rising market volume from 2020 onwards was supported by a notable increase in import volumes, particularly in 2022 and 2023.

Production raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Switzerland

In kind, 2017-2020, t

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

Switzerland's production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 18 182 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 0.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 3.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 18 633 tonnes, which represented a 5.9% increase. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 1.6%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of raw bovine and equine hides and skins production in Switzerland declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 47 575 thousand US dollars, down by 18.0% year-over-year. From 2017 to 2020, production decreased by 36.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -13.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Switzerland in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Switzerland

Exports in kind, t

Switzerland's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export volume stood at 14 596 tonnes, down by 4.4% compared to 2019. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 15 901 tonnes, which represented a 9.4% increase.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the geographical pattern of exports in kind was dominated by Italy, which accounted for 83.1% of total flows. Other trading partners held relatively minor shares during this period.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Switzerland's cross-border shipments of raw bovine and equine hides and skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports were valued at 38 194 thousand US dollars, which is 20.8% lower compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 38%, equating to an annualized rate of -14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy remained the main destination for raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Switzerland, taking 84.5% of total exports in value terms. The remaining volume was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Switzerland

Imports in kind, t

Switzerland's imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 31 tonnes, showing little change compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 1 651.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 159.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the country structure of imports in kind was strongly focused on Italy, which accounted for 71.4% of total flows. Other partners made up the remaining volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2019, imports reached their lowest point at 90 thousand US dollars, with a decline of 22.3%. In 2020, imports surged to 158 thousand US dollars, representing a sharp rise of 75.3% from 2019, showing a 1.8-fold gap between these years.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy (56.3% of imports in value terms), Austria (14.8%), and France (13.0%) continued to lead as the main suppliers of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Switzerland, jointly accounting for 84.2% of total imports in value terms.

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

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