Argentina: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian sheepskin and lambskin market reached $X in 2021, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Argentina

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep slump. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Argentina amounted to X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Argentina reduced to X heads in 2021, falling by -8.4% against 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 21%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -69.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 84%. 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 reduced sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 121%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a 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 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at -16.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to -25.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +68.7% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -8.3% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 234% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 239% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Argentina, with a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +69.5%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Argentina, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK amounted to +59.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (-5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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