Brazil: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian sheepskin and lambskin market expanded markedly to $X in 2021, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Brazil

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a deep contraction. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Brazil was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Brazil reached X heads, leveling off at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 5.6% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -44.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 1,110% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 485%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X kg) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Brazil, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X kg), with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands totaled +25.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+17.8% per year) and Turkey (-44.1% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +15.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 190% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the United States (-1.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 161% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports enjoyed measured growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay totaled -2.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+637.8% per year) and the United States (+14.2% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Brazil, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uruguay amounted to -22.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+928.1% per year) and Italy (+68.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -11.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+39.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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