Croatia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 9.5% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Croatia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Croatia fell to X kg per head in 2021, shrinking by -14.3% on 2020. In general, the yield continues to indicate 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 reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Croatia reached X heads in 2021, increasing by 13% compared with the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 14%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -10.4% to X tons, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 15%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Croatia, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Serbia (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bosnia and Herzegovina amounted to -6.6%.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Croatia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -16.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (-10.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Croatia

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -95.2% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,066%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 4,242%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Slovenia (X kg), Italy (X kg) and Austria (X kg) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Croatia.

From 2012 to 2019, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +129.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Croatia were Italy ($X), Slovenia ($X) and Austria ($X).

Italy, with a CAGR of +82.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, reducing by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 316% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2019, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovenia (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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