Algeria: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -2.4% to $X for the first time since 2011, thus ending a nine-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +110.2% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Algeria

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Algeria stood at X kg per head in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Algeria was estimated at X heads, leveling off at 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.5% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 206% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Niger (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Algeria, with a combined 65% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +6.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Algeria, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 6.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled +7.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.8% per year) and Niger (-42.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 61% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Niger ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Algeria fell to X tons, shrinking by -3.6% on 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 1,745%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 252% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +45.3%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +27.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 123%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Spain.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +195.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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