Bahrain: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Bahrain

The Bahraini sheepskin and lambskin market contracted modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +4.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Bahrain

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 37%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Bahrain was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 14%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Bahrain was estimated at X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production decreased by -14.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 26%. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Bahrain

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Bahrain, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled -37.2%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Bahrain worldwide.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of -17.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-4.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Bahrain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 427% to X kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a sharp curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Bahrain, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X kg), with a 1.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +2.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Bahrain, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -35.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 97% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+450.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform