Argentina: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian sheepskin and lambskin market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by -7.8% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible contraction. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Argentina

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Argentina totaled X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Argentina was estimated at X heads, increasing by 4.6% against 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Argentina, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Argentina.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at -9.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 8.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +68.7% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -23.9% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a temperate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 239%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Argentina, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +53.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-1.6% per year) and New Zealand (-17.0% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Argentina, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to +48.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (-9.0% per year) and New Zealand (-23.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 37% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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