The European export of equine leather is dominated by Italy, contributing significantly to the overall volume, although it experienced a 9.43% decline in 2023. Belgium followed as the second-largest exporter, with a slight increase in exports by 4.13%. Other notable exporters include Poland and Romania, both showing declines of 17.86% and 3.74%, respectively. The United Kingdom faced a substantial decrease of 29.01%. Estonia showed remarkable growth, increasing exports by 77.07%. Meanwhile, smaller contributors like Sweden, Finland, and Greece recorded declines.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential recovery or further declines in Italy’s export volumes.
- The sustainability of Estonia’s growth trajectory after a significant spike in exports.
- Market diversification efforts by lower-volume countries to sustain export levels.
Top countries in Export of Equine Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 22,763,000 | 2023 | -10.34% | -9.43% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Belgium | 3,953,600 | 2023 | +12.69% | +4.13% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 1,029,400 | 2023 | -5.1% | -17.86% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 818,330 | 2021 | +59.31% | -2.27% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 574,450 | 2023 | +4.28% | +4.95% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 472,540 | 2023 | -0.29% | -3.74% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 445,190 | 2023 | -35.41% | -29.01% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 441,070 | 2023 | -28.5% | -7.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 437,290 | 2023 | +3.39% | -0.81% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Hungary | 194,490 | 2023 | -0.15% | -4.28% | View data |
