Slovenia significantly dominated global exports of composition leather in 2023, with a value dwarfing other countries in the list. Germany and Italy followed, albeit with substantial declines from the previous year. Notably, China and Bulgaria bucked the negative trend with marginal growth. The United States and South Africa saw steep declines.
Other countries like Canada and Kuwait rose impressively from lower baselines, while nations such as the United Arab Emirates and Denmark experienced substantial downturns. Slovenia's growth highlights Eastern Europe's rising influence. Meanwhile, variations like the US decline and China's optimism suggest market shifts worth monitoring.
Future trends to watch include continued Eastern European expansion, potential stabilization or recovery in traditionally strong markets like Germany and the US, and the effect of environmental regulations and technological innovations on global export dynamics.
Top countries in Export of Composition Leather with a Basis of Leather or Leather Fibre Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Slovenia | 79.56 | 2023 | +4.76% | +168.63% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3.26 | 2023 | -2.11% | -1.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Italy | 1.67 | 2023 | -4.17% | -2.83% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 1.55 | 2023 | +1.96% | -1.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 China | 1.26 | 2023 | +3.32% | +2.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United States | 0.19 | 2023 | -22.38% | -15.88% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 0.17 | 2023 | +2.49% | -1.74% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.16 | 2023 | +1.88% | +3.25% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 0.082 | 2023 | -14.08% | -14.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 0.078 | 2023 | +5.64% | +2.75% | View data |
