Afghanistan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2020

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Afghanistan

The revenue of the sheepskin and lambskin market in Afghanistan amounted to $X in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin consumption continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Afghanistan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin production continues to indicate a skyrocketing increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Afghanistan sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported from Afghanistan; going up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin exports, however, continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sheepskin and lambskin exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Afghanistan exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Australia was the major exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the world, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. The UK (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by New Zealand (X%). Ireland (X tons), South Africa (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Australia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports. At the same time, Ireland (+X%), New Zealand (+X%), South Africa (+X%) and the UK (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. By contrast, the U.S. (-X%), France (-X%) and Spain (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the UK increased by +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while France (-X p.p.) and Spain (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier from Afghanistan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sheepskin and lambskin export price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the export prices for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) attained their maximum in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Afghanistan

In 2018, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Afghanistan; waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin imports continue to indicate a deep drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Afghanistan imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, sheepskin and lambskin imports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, sheepskin and lambskin imports attained their peak of $X. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of sheepskin and lambskin imports failed to regain its momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) represented the key importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

China was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2018. Spain (-X%), Russia (-X%) and Turkey (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2018, the share of Russia (-X p.p.) and Turkey (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) into Afghanistan, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to +X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sheepskin and lambskin import price in Afghanistan stood at $X per ton in 2018, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the sheepskin and lambskin import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Afghanistan import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform