India - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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India - Leather - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Leather Price in India - 2023

Contents:

  1. Leather Price in India (FOB) - 2022
  2. Leather Price in India (CIF) - 2022
  3. Leather Exports in India
  4. Leather Imports in India

Leather Price in India (FOB) - 2022

The average leather export price stood at $8.9 per square meter in 2021, which is down by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 5.5% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $14 per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($27 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($5.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Price in India (CIF) - 2022

In 2021, the average leather import price amounted to $5.5 per square meter, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $14 per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($16 per square meter), while the price for Nepal ($0.6 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Exports in India

Leather exports from India rose sharply to 54M square meters in 2022, surging by 7.9% against 2021 figures. In general, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leather exports shrank slightly to $447M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $554M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Export of Leather in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
China14176.072.4-28.3%
Italy70.658.867.9-1.9%
Vietnam90.164.257.8-19.9%
Hong Kong SAR72.529.246.0-20.3%
South Korea34.924.919.5-25.3%
Indonesia23.015.917.9-11.8%
Malaysia16.521.215.6-2.8%
BangladeshN/AN/A12.00%
Netherlands10.68.211.43.7%
Turkey8.110.810.714.9%
Thailand8.17.39.68.9%
Russia12.514.87.6-22.0%
Guatemala3.51.97.142.4%
Others62.740.793.221.9%
Total554374449-10.0%

Top Export Markets for Leather from India in 2022:

  1. China (8.1M square meters)
  2. Italy (6.2M square meters)
  3. Vietnam (3.1M square meters)
  4. Turkey (2.1M square meters)
  5. Hong Kong SAR (1.7M square meters)
  6. Indonesia (1.5M square meters)
  7. Malaysia (1.4M square meters)
  8. Russia (1.4M square meters)
  9. South Korea (1.2M square meters)
  10. Netherlands (1.0M square meters)
  11. Bangladesh (0.8M square meters)
  12. Guatemala (0.8M square meters)
  13. Thailand (0.8M square meters)

Leather Imports in India

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of leather increased by 30% to 87M square meters in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, leather imports surged to $478M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $529M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Import of Leather in India (Million USD)
COUNTRY201920202021CAGR,
2019-2021
Italy82.550.957.0-16.9%
Thailand46.529.747.51.1%
Turkey35.120.236.62.1%
China35.424.226.5-13.5%
Vietnam25.517.424.1-2.8%
Argentina40.024.918.4-32.2%
Saudi Arabia23.519.015.6-18.5%
Brazil24.718.111.8-30.9%
Hong Kong SAR19.615.910.1-28.2%
Bangladesh11.18.97.5-17.8%
South Korea9.14.67.3-10.4%
United Arab Emirates3.02.15.231.7%
Nepal1.50.31.2-10.6%
Others17195.998.9-23.9%
Total529332368-16.6%

Top Suppliers of Leather to India in 2022:

  1. Turkey (5.6M square meters)
  2. Italy (5.6M square meters)
  3. Brazil (4.6M square meters)
  4. Saudi Arabia (4.6M square meters)
  5. Bangladesh (3.1M square meters)
  6. Thailand (2.9M square meters)
  7. Argentina (2.7M square meters)
  8. China (2.5M square meters)
  9. Nepal (2.3M square meters)
  10. United Arab Emirates (1.9M square meters)
  11. South Korea (1.7M square meters)
  12. Vietnam (1.5M square meters)
  13. Hong Kong SAR (1.2M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the leather market in India. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 15113100 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, whole
  • Prodcom 15113200 - Leather, of bovine animals, without hair, not whole
  • Prodcom 15113300 - Leather, of equine animals, without hair
  • Prodcom 15114130 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
  • Prodcom 15114150 - Sheep or lamb skin leather without wool on, parchmentdressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois, patent, p atent laminated leather and metallised leather)
  • Prodcom 15114230 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, tanned or pre-tanned but not further prepared (excluding chamois leather)
  • Prodcom 15114250 - Goat or kid skin leather without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding chamois leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
  • Prodcom 15114330 - Leather of swine without hair on, tanned but not further prepared
  • Prodcom 15114350 - Leather of swine without hair on, parchment-dressed or prepared after tanning (excluding patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather)
  • Prodcom 15115100 - Leather of other animals, without hair on
  • Prodcom 15112100 - Chamois leather and combination chamois leather
  • Prodcom 15112200 - Patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather
  • Prodcom 15115200 - Composition leather with a basis of leather or leather fibre, in slabs, sheets or strips

Country coverage:

  • India

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in India
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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