Spain leads European imports of patent, laminated, and metallised leather at 2.68 million square meters, with a growth rate of 3.21% in 2023. Italy follows closely with 1.97 million square meters, growing at 7.3%. France saw a notable increase of 13.1%, reaching 0.83 million square meters. Conversely, Germany and Slovakia experienced sharp declines of 18.2% and 17.6%, respectively. Smaller markets like Cyprus and Luxembourg showed significant growth, albeit starting from lower bases, with over 30% increases in imports in 2023.
Future trends to watch include:
- Potential shifts in supply chains affecting leather imports due to geopolitical or economic factors.
- The impact of sustainable and ethical sourcing demands on European markets.
- Technological advancements in leather production affecting product imports.
Top countries in Import of Patent Leather, Patent Laminated Leather and Metallised Leather by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 2,680,100 | 2023 | +21.31% | +3.21% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 1,965,900 | 2023 | +7.87% | +7.3% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 1,162,400 | 2023 | -1.41% | -0.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 856,530 | 2023 | +3.63% | -1.94% | View data |
| 5 | 5 France | 830,670 | 2023 | +13.36% | +13.1% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Hungary | 100,510 | 2023 | +1.07% | +0.64% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Germany | 82,900 | 2023 | -9.69% | -18.2% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Croatia | 67,360 | 2023 | +2.43% | +4.06% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 62,220 | 2023 | -6.88% | -17.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Czechia | 51,110 | 2023 |
