Asia-Pacific: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the Asia-Pacific sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -1.7% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was China (X tons), comprising approx. 60% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), threefold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +2.2%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Australia (+0.2% per year) and New Zealand (-0.0% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Asia-Pacific dropped to X kg per head, with a decrease of -6.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Asia-Pacific; with a decrease of -2.4% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported in Asia-Pacific shrank rapidly to X tons, waning by -19.6% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 68%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), making up 80% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), committing a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin exports from Australia stood at -2.5%. New Zealand experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. New Zealand (+4.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Australia saw its share reduced by -4.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Australia amounted to -8.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-5.4%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), namely China, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool). China (+3.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while 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) in Asia-Pacific.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at -9.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -3.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 30%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -9.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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