Denmark: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Denmark

The Danish sheepskin and lambskin market reached $X in 2022, increasing by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight descent. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Denmark

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 216%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Denmark declined to X kg per head, waning by -5.7% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 21%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Denmark; picking up by 6.1% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported from Denmark; shrinking by -95.9% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 47,715%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 15,152%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Denmark, accounting for a 97% share of total exports. It was followed by Greenland (X kg), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United States amounted to +37.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greenland (-45.1% per year) and Switzerland (-97.5% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Denmark, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greenland ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greenland (-42.0% per year) and Switzerland (-96.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 63% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 97% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greenland ($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 Switzerland (+46.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin imports into Denmark fell remarkably to X tons, shrinking by -58.6% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,918%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,157%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Denmark, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greenland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Faroe Islands (X kg), with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +135.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greenland (-23.3% per year) and Faroe Islands (-50.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Denmark, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Faroe Islands ($X), with a 2.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Greenland, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +159.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Faroe Islands (-47.6% per year) and Greenland (-41.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Greenland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+26.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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