Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in China
China: Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production was 1.56 million t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in China, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
In 2024, raw hides and skins of cattle — production in China stood at 1.56 million t. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.5% on the previous year and up 26.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of cattle — production in China peaked at 1.56 million t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 12,063 t, in 1961.
China ranks 1st of 250 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production in China, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 12,063 t | — |
| 1962 | 17,209 t | +42.7% |
| 1963 | 21,721 t | +26.2% |
| 1964 | 24,599 t | +13.3% |
| 1965 | 27,593 t | +12.2% |
| 1966 | 29,764 t | +7.9% |
| 1967 | 30,529 t | +2.6% |
| 1968 | 30,855 t | +1.1% |
| 1969 | 32,067 t | +3.9% |
| 1970 | 32,193 t | +0.4% |
| 1971 | 35,186 t | +9.3% |
| 1972 | 37,867 t | +7.6% |
| 1973 | 41,080 t | +8.5% |
| 1974 | 43,028 t | +4.7% |
| 1975 | 45,083 t | +4.8% |
| 1976 | 43,756 t | -2.9% |
| 1977 | 46,129 t | +5.4% |
| 1978 | 46,349 t | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 52,106 t | +12.4% |
| 1980 | 57,907 t | +11.1% |
| 1981 | 57,943 t | +0.1% |
| 1982 | 59,239 t | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 63,866 t | +7.8% |
| 1984 | 72,872 t | +14.1% |
| 1985 | 82,837 t | +13.7% |
| 1986 | 106,432 t | +28.5% |
| 1987 | 150,585 t | +41.5% |
| 1988 | 174,543 t | +15.9% |
| 1989 | 208,799 t | +19.6% |
| 1990 | 246,159 t | +17.9% |
| 1991 | 298,468 t | +21.3% |
| 1992 | 350,404 t | +17.4% |
| 1993 | 440,071 t | +25.6% |
| 1994 | 475,042 t | +7.9% |
| 1995 | 575,940 t | +21.2% |
| 1996 | 665,331 t | +15.5% |
| 1997 | 809,633 t | +21.7% |
| 1998 | 895,448 t | +10.6% |
| 1999 | 1.01 million t | +13.3% |
| 2000 | 1.03 million t | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 1.02 million t | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 1.05 million t | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1.09 million t | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 1.12 million t | +3.3% |
| 2005 | 1.14 million t | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 1.18 million t | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 1.26 million t | +6.0% |
| 2008 | 1.24 million t | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 1.25 million t | +1.4% |
| 2010 | 1.26 million t | +0.5% |
| 2011 | 1.22 million t | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 1.23 million t | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 1.23 million t | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 1.23 million t | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 1.24 million t | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million t | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 1.27 million t | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 1.29 million t | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 1.34 million t | +3.6% |
| 2020 | 1.35 million t | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 1.40 million t | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 1.44 million t | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 1.51 million t | +4.8% |
| 2024 | 1.56 million t | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25,156 t | 12,063 t | 32,067 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 42,278 t | 32,193 t | 52,106 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 103,502 t | 57,907 t | 208,799 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 577,091 t | 246,159 t | 1.01 million t | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.14 million t | 1.02 million t | 1.26 million t | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.25 million t | 1.22 million t | 1.34 million t | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.45 million t | 1.35 million t | 1.56 million t | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More agriculture & rural data for China
- Unmanufactured tobacco — Area harvested 1.03 million ha (2024)
- Swine / pigs — Stocks 432.65 million An (2024)
- Tomatoes — Area harvested 1.09 million ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Yield 56,364 kg/ha (2024)
- Tomatoes — Production 61.70 million t (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Area harvested 4.87 million ha (2024)
- Bananas — Production 12.10 million t (2024)
- Bananas — Yield 37,177 kg/ha (2024)
- Bananas — Area harvested 325,500 ha (2024)
- Groundnuts, excluding shelled — Yield 4,032 kg/ha (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of cattle — production in China?
- Raw hides and skins of cattle — production in China was 1.56 million t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest raw hides and skins of cattle — production recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1.56 million t in 2024.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of cattle — production recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 12,063 t in 1961.
- How does China rank for raw hides and skins of cattle — production?
- China ranks 1st out of 250 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of cattle — production rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of cattle — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.