Eastern Europe: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 2.5% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by 6.9% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 13%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together comprising 92% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +1.7%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Eastern Europe contracted to X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8.2%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Eastern Europe totaled X heads, approximately equating the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.6%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -56.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 46%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) dominates exports structure, together committing 91% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X tons), making up a 7% share of total exports. Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Bulgaria ($X), Romania ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 99% of total exports.

Poland, with a CAGR of -8.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -25.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-11.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 10% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 97%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 89%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), generating a 35% share of total imports. Romania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +7.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of -2.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -27.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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