In 2024, Italy leads the European market in sold production of whole bovine leather with 265.54 million kilograms. France and Germany follow with 19.611 and 12.941 million kilograms respectively. Denmark (8.8165 million kilograms) and the United Kingdom (8.0903 million kilograms) have notable shares as well. Austria, Poland, Serbia, Estonia, Romania, Portugal, Spain, and Greece make up the rest of the market.
Year-on-year variations for 2023 indicate significant growth in smaller markets like Estonia (14.96%) and United Kingdom (10.21%). Denmark also saw a considerable rise of 10.16%. Conversely, Portugal (-25.11%) and Spain (-21.93%) experienced sharp declines. Italy (-4.87%) and Austria (-4.09%) showed a slight downturn.
Future trends to watch for include:
- Continued dominance of Italy in the market.
- Potential for market expansion in Eastern European countries like Poland and Serbia.
- Increasing production efficiencies and innovations in smaller markets like Estonia.
- The impact of sustainability trends and alternative materials on traditionally strong markets like Portugal and Spain.
Top countries in Sold Production of Whole Bovine Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 265,540,000 | 2023 | -5.47% | -4.87% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 19,611,000 | 2023 | +2.57% | +3.96% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 12,941,000 | 2023 | +11.77% | +4.91% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Denmark | 8,816,500 | 2023 | +4.89% | +10.16% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 8,090,300 | 2023 | -8.76% | +10.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Austria | 5,365,400 | 2023 | +2.87% | -4.09% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 3,377,100 | 2023 | +2.76% | +6.5% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Serbia | 2,521,200 | 2023 | +4.48% | +5.68% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 667,460 | 2023 | +11.39% | +14.96% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Romania | 530,200 | 2023 | +2.57% | -1.3% | View data |
