Australia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -21.6% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Australia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Australia fell significantly to X kg per head in 2022, waning by -35% compared with 2021. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 35%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia amounted to X heads, picking up by 4.6% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 23%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin exports from Australia dropped significantly to X tons, shrinking by -30.3% compared with 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. 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 attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Australia, with a 91% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China totaled -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-7.9% per year) and Russia (-24.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Australia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 2.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at -7.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-13.1% per year) and Russia (-29.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-5.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -50.7% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The smallest decline of -27% was in 2015. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Australia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand stood at +38.1%.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Australia.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to +23.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for New Zealand amounted to -10.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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