Colombia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian sheepskin and lambskin market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 33% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded prominent growth. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Colombia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 212% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Colombia stood at X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Colombia reduced to X heads, shrinking by -6.3% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 36%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 5.2% to X kg, rising for the fourth consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 5.8%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X kg) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Colombia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States stood at +47.1%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Colombia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States amounted to +50.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 179%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +29.4% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Colombia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 302% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 858%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 531%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Honduras (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Colombia, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Honduras exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Honduras stood at +31.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (0.0% per year) and Australia (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Honduras ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Colombia, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Honduras stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (0.0% per year) and Australia (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 220%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (-26.1%).

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