Albania: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2020

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Albania

The revenue of the sheepskin and lambskin market in Albania amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total market indicated modest growth from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, sheepskin and lambskin consumption decreased by -X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Albania

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production stood at $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Overall, sheepskin and lambskin production continues to indicate a moderate contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Albania

In 2018, the sheepskin and lambskin exports from Albania totaled X tons, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, sheepskin and lambskin exports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin exports attained their maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, sheepskin and lambskin exports continue to indicate a drastic drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Albania, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Turkey ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Albania worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin export price continues to indicate a moderate descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) attained their peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Macedonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Albania

In 2018, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Albania; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, sheepskin and lambskin imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, sheepskin and lambskin imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Albania, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold. Italy (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Albania, comprising X% of total sheepskin and lambskin imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Macedonia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+X% per year) and Macedonia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin import price, however, continues to indicate a moderate curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) reached their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform