Austria: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -6.7% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, the total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +59.2% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Austria

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 354%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Austria shrank to X kg per head, which is down by -2.3% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Austria; with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Austria, accounting for a 40% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary amounted to +11.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-23.9% per year) and the Czech Republic (+150.1% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Austria, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at +39.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+174.6% per year) and Germany (-25.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -25.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 145%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+58.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) into Austria totaled X tons, rising by 14% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 479%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 237% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Austria, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Bulgaria (X kg), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X kg), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -2.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bulgaria (0.0% per year) and Italy (-1.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Austria were Germany ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for 87% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +94.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 281%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+26.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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