Australia and Oceania: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Australia and Oceania

After three years of growth, the sheepskin and lambskin market in Australia and Oceania decreased by -18.8% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 21%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was Australia (X tons), accounting for 76% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Australia amounted to +4.6%.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia and Oceania soared to X kg per head, growing by 24% against the previous year's figure. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia and Oceania dropped to X heads, with a decrease of -5.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), creating an 8.3% share of total exports.

Australia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports, with a CAGR of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021. New Zealand (-11.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Australia (+15 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of New Zealand (-14.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Australia and Oceania, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

In Australia, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted by an average annual rate of -6.8% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -19.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-7.9%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Australia and Oceania

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 34% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Tokelau was the key importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia and Oceania, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 77% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by New Zealand (X tons), constituting a 19% share of total imports. Australia (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin imports into Tokelau stood at +21.1%. At the same time, Australia (+31.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Australia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of +31.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, New Zealand (-25.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Tokelau and Australia increased by +77 and +3.8 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Tokelau ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia and Oceania, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Tokelau amounted to +20.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-31.3% per year) and Australia (+10.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Australia and Oceania amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Tokelau ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tokelau (-0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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