Czech Republic: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Czech Republic

After two years of decline, the Czech sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -2% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed strong growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the Czech Republic

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the Czech Republic was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the Czech Republic dropped to X heads, waning by -7.1% compared with 2020. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the Czech Republic

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from the Czech Republic reduced rapidly to X tons in 2019, dropping by -49.1% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3,033%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from the Czech Republic, accounting for a 34% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X kg), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X kg), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-51.8% per year) and Austria (-32.7% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Austria ($X), with a 9.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Poland, with a 0.3% share.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Austria (-35.4% per year) and Poland (-69.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by 356% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+44.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, sheepskin and lambskin imports into the Czech Republic contracted significantly to X kg, falling by -78.4% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 359% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 144%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to the Czech Republic, accounting for a approx. 22% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from France stood at -95.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -70.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 347% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to +532.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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