In 2023, Italy led the European production of whole bovine leather with 436.69 million kilograms, followed by Serbia and Poland with 19.636 and 14.815 million kilograms, respectively. Italy continues to dominate the market, showing a moderate 4.31% growth. Serbia experienced substantial growth of 57.81%, while the UK and Spain also saw notable increases of 17.82% and 18.38% respectively. In contrast, Austria and Portugal registered declines of -5.73% and -5.86%.
Looking ahead, trends to watch include Serbia's rapid growth potential and Italy’s continued market leadership. Industry shifts towards sustainable practices and technological advancements might also influence production patterns across Europe.
Top countries in Production of Whole Bovine Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 436,690,000 | 2023 | +2.59% | +4.31% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Serbia | 19,636,000 | 2023 | +26.81% | +57.81% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 14,815,000 | 2023 | +16.96% | +2.05% | View data |
| 4 | 4 United Kingdom | 10,379,000 | 2023 | -2.27% | +17.82% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 9,082,100 | 2021 | -12.27% | View data | |
| 6 | 6 Bosnia and Herzegovina | 5,926,900 | 2021 | View data | ||
| 7 | 7 Denmark | 5,476,300 | 2023 | +0.61% | +0.16% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 4,921,600 | 2023 | +0.026% | -5.73% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Spain | 3,184,100 | 2023 | +12.55% | +18.38% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 1,481,300 | 2023 | -8.34% | -5.86% | View data |
