Chile: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Chile

The Chilean sheepskin and lambskin market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by 77% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Chile

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Chile was estimated at X kg per head, leveling off at the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.1% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Chile; with an increase of 3.5% compared with 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 16%. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Chile shrank sharply to X tons, dropping by -31.4% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 245% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum 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 shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 244%. 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), Uruguay (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Chile.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +0.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Chile were China ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X).

Uruguay, with a CAGR of -6.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, faced a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Uruguay (-7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Chile

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 131% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 773%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 506% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Argentina totaled -5.4%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Argentina stood at -7.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -42.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 79%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uruguay amounted to +0.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :