The European import of whole bovine leather in 2023 was led by Italy with a substantial margin, importing 315.86 million kilograms. Spain followed, showing a positive annual growth of 9.86%, standing at 21.103 million kilograms, while Poland and Portugal displayed slight but positive changes, at 0.48% and 1.21% respectively. Germany, with a significant import volume, experienced a decline of 5.1%. The UK, Belgium, and Denmark showed modest growth, with Denmark seeing the highest increase of 12.77%. Eastern European countries like Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece saw declines, with Romania falling drastically by 8.42%.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in countries with currently low market shares but showing positive variations, like Belgium and Denmark. Changing environmental regulations and consumer preferences for sustainability may alter import patterns, with likely increased focus on eco-friendly leather processing methods influencing supply chains and import volumes.
Top countries in Import of Whole Bovine Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 315,860,000 | 2023 | +0.11% | -2.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 21,103,000 | 2023 | +5.46% | +9.86% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 15,896,000 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 12,300,000 | 2023 | +9.65% | +1.21% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Germany | 10,391,000 | 2023 | -4.96% | -5.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 8,550,500 | 2023 | +11.33% | +6.75% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Austria | 8,277,500 | 2023 | +7.97% | -0.76% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Hungary | 7,564,000 | 2023 | +2.03% | -0.29% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 7,326,600 | 2023 | +2.13% | +1.85% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 5,481,900 | 2023 | +4.15% | +5.13% | View data |
