Croatia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Croatia

The Croatian sheepskin and lambskin market stood at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Croatia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 18%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Croatia rose markedly to X kg per head, growing by 8.3% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 16%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Croatia dropped to X heads, with a decrease of -5.7% compared with 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 14%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, the exports reached 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Croatia, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled -2.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-15.1% per year) and Serbia (-5.4% per year).

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Croatia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to -12.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-26.5% per year) and Serbia (-22.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep reduction. 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 somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Bulgaria (-9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Croatia

For the third consecutive year, Croatia recorded decline in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -95.4% to X kg in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 136%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 207% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Slovenia (X kg) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Croatia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovenia stood at -60.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Slovenia totaled -63.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -25.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 119%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to +1.1% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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