Prepared Birds Skin Market

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the global market for prepared skins of birds, highlighting trends in consumption, production, imports, and exports. Key findings include forecasts for market performance, with an anticipated increase in consumption and value over the period from 2022 to 2030. The study identifies France as the largest consumer and producer of prepared birds skin, with significant growth rates recorded in various countries. Import and export data reveal fluctuations in trade patterns, with China and Vietnam emerging as major players in the market.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for prepared skins of birds worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.5% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 720K tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.6% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $43.1B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Prepared Skins Of Birds

In 2022, approx. 593K tons of prepared skins of birds were consumed worldwide; remaining constant against the year before. Overall, the total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -10.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak volume of 662K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.

The global prepared birds skin market revenue was estimated at $35.3B in 2022, growing by 4% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $36.3B. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the global market failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

France (146K tons) remains the largest prepared birds skin consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, prepared birds skin consumption in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China (57K tons), threefold. The United States (43K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.3% share.

In France, prepared birds skin consumption increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+2.2% per year) and the United States (+0.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest prepared birds skin markets worldwide were China ($1.8B), the United States ($1.4B) and Brazil ($788M), together comprising 11% of the global market. India, Russia, Japan, Germany, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Pakistan and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 8.4%.

Germany, with a CAGR of +20.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of prepared birds skin per capita consumption was registered in France (2,162 kg per 1000 persons), followed by Germany (168 kg per 1000 persons), the United States (130 kg per 1000 persons) and Japan (120 kg per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of prepared birds skin was estimated at 75 kg per 1000 persons.

In France, prepared birds skin per capita consumption increased at an average annual rate of +19.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (+22.0% per year) and the United States (-0.3% per year).

Production

World Production of Prepared Skins Of Birds

In 2022, approx. 591K tons of prepared skins of birds were produced worldwide; approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -10.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 45% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 661K tons. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared birds skin production amounted to $36.4B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 23%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $38.2B. From 2021 to 2022, global production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

France (146K tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of prepared birds skin production, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, prepared birds skin production in France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China (59K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (43K tons), with a 7.2% share.

In France, prepared birds skin production increased at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+2.0% per year) and the United States (+0.4% per year).

Imports

World Imports of Prepared Skins Of Birds

In 2022, global prepared birds skin imports soared to 6.3K tons, with an increase of 26% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, showed a mild slump. Global imports peaked at 7K tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared birds skin imports soared to $181M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Global imports peaked at $186M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

Vietnam was the major importing country with an import of about 2.8K tons, which resulted at 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United States (1,021 tons) and the Netherlands (315 tons), together generating a 21% share of total imports. The following importers - Germany (238 tons), the UK (217 tons), Saudi Arabia (150 tons), France (121 tons) and Turkey (99 tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

Imports into Vietnam increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+47.9%), Turkey (+11.6%), the Netherlands (+3.7%) and Germany (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +47.9% from 2012-2022. The United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-2.0%) and the UK (-16.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Vietnam (+24 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+2.3 p.p.) and the Netherlands (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the UK saw its share reduced by -14.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Vietnam ($95M) constitutes the largest market for imported prepared skins of birds worldwide, comprising 52% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($20M), with an 11% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.9% share.

In Vietnam, prepared birds skin imports increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (-4.7% per year) and Germany (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average prepared birds skin import price amounted to $28,688 per ton, rising by 7.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $30,404 per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($34,264 per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($2,814 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Prepared Skins Of Birds

In 2022, overseas shipments of prepared skins of birds increased by 5.5% to 4.3K tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 6.5K tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, prepared birds skin exports surged to $140M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight setback. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $193M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports By Country

China was the major exporting country with an export of about 2K tons, which finished at 47% of total exports. Vietnam (328 tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 7.7% share, followed by the Netherlands (7.5%), the United Arab Emirates (6.1%) and South Africa (5.7%). Bulgaria (162 tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (134 tons), the United States (126 tons), France (92 tons) and Germany (86 tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -4.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+71.9%), the Netherlands (+28.6%), South Africa (+6.0%), Germany (+3.8%) and the United States (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +71.9% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Vietnam (-1.6%), Bulgaria (-7.1%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-8.7%) and France (-9.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Netherlands (+7 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+6 p.p.) and South Africa (+3.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Bulgaria, France, Taiwan (Chinese) and China saw its share reduced by -2.3%, -2.5%, -2.8% and -8.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($64M) remains the largest prepared birds skin supplier worldwide, comprising 45% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($25M), with an 18% share of global exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -4.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Africa (+10.0% per year) and Vietnam (-1.2% per year).

Export Prices By Country

In 2022, the average prepared birds skin export price amounted to $32,855 per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $36,127 per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($101,989 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($1,042 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+3.8%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform