Figures for the January-April period show that France exported raw hides and skins with a value of €59.7 million. This represents a fall of 13% compared to the same months last year.  The figures come from Alliance France Cuir. 

Adult bovine hides contributed €40.3 million, while the total for exports of raw calfskins was €9.7 million, falls of 9% and 31% respectively. 

Shipments of sheepskins brought in €3.5 million, which was down by 35% compared to the first four months of 2025. 

Only exotic skins showed an increase, bringing in €4.9 million, which is up by 17% year on year. 

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