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Sheep market

Sheep market: download the latest datasets enhanced by an Ai-driven market intelligence platform. Datasets cover production, imports, trade, market size, exports, consumption, companies, and market prices. There is a breakdown by region, including EU, the U.K., China, Latin America, Africa, the U.S., Russia, and the Middle East. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Sheep - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	United States
2	Indonesia
3	Italy
4	Germany
5	Pakistan

In value terms, the United States, Indonesia and Italy constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together comprising 32% of the global market. Germany, Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nigeria, India, Japan, Russia, Guinea and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 29%.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Guinea (+2,328.3% per year) saw the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while market of sheep, lamb, goat or kid skin leather, excluding chamois leather for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep, Lamb, Goat or Kid Skin Leather, Excluding Chamois Leather Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Uganda	3153	2246	1414	-33.0%
Tanzania	1984	1455	1489	-13.4%
Saudi Arabia	3523	3301	2443	-16.7%
Thailand	5383	3325	2713	-29.0%
Kenya	3680	3880	3755	1.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	10306	7673	6197	-22.5%
Egypt	15667	14368	10838	-16.8%
China	15659	15671	11712	-13.5%
Nigeria	15976	16945	14649	-4.2%
Hong Kong SAR	20129	22975	18563	-4.0%
Spain	18745	23039	20737	5.2%
India	27869	28861	29675	3.2%
Italy	47842	50590	53900	6.1%
Average	14693	14645	13344	-4.7%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Italy ($53,900 per ton), while Uganda ($1,414 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Vietnam	29515	31771	27049	-4.3%
Italy	19024	20973	16644	-6.5%
Spain	20284	19963	14311	-16.0%
Hong Kong SAR	19701	16430	10816	-25.9%
Turkey	7754	6416	7474	-1.8%
China	10600	6399	4809	-32.6%
India	4748	4516	4332	-4.5%
Taiwan (Chinese)	3796	2892	2933	-12.1%
Benin	2830	1920	1983	-16.3%
Dominica	2328	1736	1789	-12.3%
Guinea	1032	826	826	-10.5%
Average	17248	15440	12797	-13.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($27,049 per ton), while Guinea ($826 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Sheep, Lamb, Goat or Kid Skin Leather, Excluding Chamois Leather - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Italy	0.6	0.4	0.3	-26.1%
China	0.3	0.3	0.2	-31.0%
Vietnam	0.2	0.2	0.1	-22.5%
Spain	0.1	0.1	0.09	-14.4%
India	0.09	0.08	0.08	-6.5%

In value terms, the largest sheep, lamb, goat or kid skin leather, excluding chamois leather importing markets worldwide were Italy ($302M), China ($161M) and Vietnam ($137M), with a combined 27% share of global imports. Spain, India, Hong Kong SAR, Turkey, Taiwan (Chinese), Benin, Guinea and Dominica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guinea (+2,073.1% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep, Lamb, Goat or Kid Skin Leather, Excluding Chamois Leather - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Italy	0.4	0.3	0.3	-24.1%
Spain	0.2	0.2	0.1	-8.3%
India	0.3	0.3	0.1	-42.4%
China	0.09	0.08	0.08	-5.1%
Nigeria	0.2	0.2	0.07	-43.5%

In value terms, Italy ($254M), Spain ($147M) and India ($116M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together comprising 34% of global exports. These countries were followed by China, Nigeria, Thailand, Hong Kong SAR, Taiwan (Chinese), Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 25%.

Tanzania saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Sheep, Lamb, Goat or Kid Skin Leather, Excluding Chamois Leather - Market Forecast

Depressed by shrinking demand for sheep, lamb, goat or kid skin leather, excluding chamois leather worldwide, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to depress the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Sheep - Product Coverage

HS 410510 - Tanned or crust skins of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet-blue)
HS 410530 - Tanned or crust skins; of sheep or lambs, without wool on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)
HS 410621 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet blue)
HS 410622 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of goats or kids, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)
HS 410631 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of swine, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet blue)
HS 410632 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of swine, without hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)
HS 4112 - Leather further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment dressed leather, of sheep or lamb, without wool on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14
HS 411310 - Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of goats and kids
HS 411320 - Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, without hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14, of swine
HS 411330 - Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of reptiles, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14
HS 411390 - Leather; further prepared after tanning or crusting, including parchment-dressed leather, of animals (other than sheep and lambs, goats and kids, swine and reptiles), without wool or hair on, whether or not split, other than leather of heading 41.14
HS 410640 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of reptiles, whether or not split, but not further prepared
HS 410691 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the wet state (including wet blue)
HS 410692 - Tanned or crust hides and skins; of animals other than equine, ovine, bovine, goats or kids, swine and reptiles, without wool or hair on, whether or not split, but not further prepared, in the dry state (crust)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for sheep, goat, swine or reptile leather. 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 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

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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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. 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. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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. 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. 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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024