Australia and Oceania: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the sheepskin and lambskin market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -23.8% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a slight expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 23%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 68% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), twofold.

In Australia, sheepskin and lambskin production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield plummeted to X kg per head in 2022, falling by -26.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 24% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia and Oceania; with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 15% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

Sheepskin and lambskin exports reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -19.7% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 68%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 81% of total exports. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), mixing up 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 -4.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 19% share of total exports.

In Australia, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 amounted to $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 Australia and Oceania

In 2022, imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia and Oceania dropped notably to X tons, declining by -21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 78%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

New Zealand prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 98% of total imports in 2022. Australia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into New Zealand decreased at an average annual rate of -12.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Australia (+35.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +35.6% from 2012-2022. Australia (+1.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while New Zealand saw its share reduced by -1.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

In New Zealand, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined by an average annual rate of -18.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (-6.8%).

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