Central Asia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Central Asia

The Central Asian sheepskin and lambskin market rose rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Central Asia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was Mongolia (X tons), accounting for 40% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Mongolia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Kazakhstan (X tons), threefold. Uzbekistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Mongolia stood at +10.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (+1.5% per year) and Uzbekistan (+1.0% per year).

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield expanded to X kg per head in 2022, increasing by 2.5% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 10%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Central Asia; surging by 4.2% against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 7.4%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume decreased by -31.8% to X tons. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 73%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkmenistan dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 91% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), generating a 4.6% share of total exports. Kyrgyzstan (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Turkmenistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports, with a CAGR of +2.4% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-31.0%) and Kyrgyzstan (-47.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkmenistan increased by +87 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkmenistan ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Central Asia, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 0.9% share of total exports.

In Turkmenistan, sheepskin and lambskin exports increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (-30.1% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-44.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by 105%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkmenistan ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported in Central Asia; increasing by 70% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 439% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 360%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the key importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Central Asia, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 83% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), committing a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin imports into Kyrgyzstan stood at -25.7%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+42.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Central Asia, with a CAGR of +42.8% from 2012-2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (+17 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-17.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Central Asia, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 28% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan amounted to +36.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Central Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -73.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 395% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-4.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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