Canada: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Canada

The Canadian sheepskin and lambskin market shrank to $X in 2022, dropping by -2.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Canada

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Canada reduced modestly to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of -3% on the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3.1%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then contracted in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Canada fell slightly to X heads in 2022, waning by -1.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 34% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a sharp slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Canada, with a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at -19.4%.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Canada, comprising 75% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 25% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China stood at -24.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 34% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-4.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 65% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Canada, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +1.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to -4.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -10.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to -5.7% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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