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Raw bovine and equine hides and skins market in Timor-Leste

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Timor-Leste saw a notable increase in volume during 2019, reaching 359 tons. This growth was primarily driven by the government's strategic plan to shift agriculture from subsistence to market-oriented production, which encouraged higher output and commercialization of livestock products, including hides and skins.

After the 2019 peak, market volume entered a sustained decline, falling to 202 tons by 2023. Throughout this period, state support for agriculture continued, featuring measures such as the distribution of tractors and inputs in 2020, the implementation of improved farming practices with international aid in 2021, and ongoing policy focus on raising domestic production. However, these initiatives did not reverse the downward trend in domestic market volume, which contracted despite the supportive environment.

In 2024, Timor-Leste took significant steps that could affect the hides and skins trade, including official accession to the World Trade Organization and the inauguration of integrated border posts aimed at streamlining customs procedures and enhancing local commerce.

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 Timor-Leste
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Timor-Leste 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Timor-Leste 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Timor-Leste 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Timor-Leste 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Timor-Leste in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Timor-Leste 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Timor-Leste by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Timor-Leste

In kind, 2017-2020, 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 consecutive years of growth, the production of raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Timor-Leste experienced a decline. In 2019, production reached its peak at 359.2 tonnes, marking a significant increase of 17.4% from the previous year. However, by 2020, output had fallen to 307.2 tonnes, representing a decrease of 14.5% compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	17.4%	(14.5%)	0.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Timor-Leste

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Timor-Leste's exports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins were entirely dependent on a single market. Indonesia accounted for 100.0% of all exports in volume during this period.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 timeframe, virtually all export value for raw bovine and equine hides and skins from Timor-Leste was linked to Indonesia, which captured 100.0% of the total trade flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Timor-Leste

Imports in kind, kg

In 2017, Timor-Leste imported a minimal volume of raw bovine and equine hides and skins. By 2018, imports surged dramatically to 200 kilograms, reflecting an increase of 9 950.3% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Timor-Leste in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9 950.3%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, imports of raw bovine and equine hides and skins to Timor-Leste were highly concentrated, with China and Singapore together accounting for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2017, import values for raw bovine and equine hides and skins in Timor-Leste were very low. The following year, in 2018, imports jumped to 601 US dollars, representing a year-over-year increase of 3 253.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 253.5%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout the 2017–2020 period, imports in value terms were dominated by two key markets: Singapore and China. Together, they made up 100.0% of the total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io