In 2023, Italy led European imports of not whole bovine leather by a significant margin, contributing 34.23% of the total volume, despite experiencing an 8.11% decline. Spain and Portugal followed with shares of 25.66% and 8.49%, respectively, also seeing year-on-year contractions. Notably, Slovakia and France showed growth, with Slovakia increasing by 5.87% and France by 3.75%. Germany and Poland faced the most sizeable declines of 8.73% and 10.46% respectively, among the major importing countries.
Important trends to watch include:
- The potential shift in leather supply chains due to geopolitical factors influencing trade policies.
- An increasing focus on sustainable and ethical sourcing of leather materials that might affect import patterns.
- The emergence of alternative materials and innovations in production that could alter demand for traditional leather imports.
Top countries in Import of Not Whole Bovine Leather Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 34.23 | 2023 | -8.22% | -8.11% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 25.66 | 2023 | +6.49% | -3.55% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Portugal | 8.49 | 2023 | -0.019% | -4.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Slovakia | 4.31 | 2023 | +3.98% | +5.87% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 4.15 | 2023 | +4.59% | +3.75% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Germany | 3.98 | 2023 | -15.88% | -8.73% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 3.86 | 2023 | -3.19% | -3.17% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 2.93 | 2023 | -2.54% | -1.55% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2.88 | 2023 | -0.88% | -5.72% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 2.48 | 2023 | -10.46% | -10.46% | View data |
