CIS: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in CIS

The CIS sheepskin and lambskin market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by 9.2% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in CIS

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 25%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Russia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), with a combined 65% share of total production. Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Azerbaijan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +7.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 3.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the CIS fell to X heads, standing approx. at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.6%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in CIS

Sheepskin and lambskin exports fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, reducing by -46.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a significant decrease. The smallest decline of -6.7% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 3.3% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 55% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.6%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Tajikistan ($X per ton), while Armenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tajikistan (+13.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in CIS

Sheepskin and lambskin imports fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -20.2% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 115%. 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 fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 124% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 93% of total imports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -14.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belarus (+15.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belarus emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +15.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kyrgyzstan (-25.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belarus (+3.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Kyrgyzstan (-5.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the CIS, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled -14.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (+0.9% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (-31.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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