Bulgaria: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Bulgaria

In 2022, the Bulgarian sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 3.7% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt downturn. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Bulgaria

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 27% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Bulgaria expanded notably to X kg per head, picking up by 8% on 2021. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Bulgaria contracted to X heads, waning by -8.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 20% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Bulgaria

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Bulgaria shrank markedly to X tons, waning by -36.7% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 115%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 144%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Bulgaria, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey amounted to -18.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bosnia and Herzegovina (+197.3% per year) and Greece (+7.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Bulgaria, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled -29.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (+11.3% per year) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (+105.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -12.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina ($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 Greece (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Bulgaria

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Bulgaria; reducing by -76.1% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports faced a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16,939% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 29,296%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Serbia amounted to +21.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Serbia amounted to +7.0%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -63.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 73%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for North Macedonia amounted to -0.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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