Germany: Leather Market 2022

Leather Market Size in Germany

The German leather market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Leather Production in Germany

In value terms, leather production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Leather Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of leather, when their volume increased by 9% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, leather exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Italy (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of leather exports from Germany, with a combined 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +4.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for leather exported from Germany were Poland ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Hungary ($X), with a combined 30% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, the UK, the Czech Republic, China, Hong Kong SAR, Austria, Spain and India, which together accounted for a further 35%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +11.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average leather export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Leather Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, supplies from abroad of leather increased by 29% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, leather imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of leather to Germany, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, leather imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy totaled -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-3.7% per year) and Brazil (-8.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of leather to Germany, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-6.2% per year) and Spain (+12.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average leather import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -12.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the price for Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+22.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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