EU: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the EU

In 2022, the EU sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 2.4% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the market value increased by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the EU

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 17%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Romania (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (X tons), twofold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Romania stood at +1.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (+2.3% per year) and Spain (-13.1% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union totaled X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 3.4%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production dropped slightly to X heads in 2022, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 0.7%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 24% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 26%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Ireland (X tons), distantly followed by Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the key exporters of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), together creating 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Ireland (with a CAGR of +3.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in the European Union, comprising 40% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 14% share.

In Spain, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank by an average annual rate of -12.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-10.0% per year) and Greece (-12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -8.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+0.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 30% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the major importers of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in 2022, accounting for approx. 32% and 26% of total imports, respectively. Italy (X tons) took a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Portugal (7.8%) and France (7.7%). Greece (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +18.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

In Spain, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank by an average annual rate of -9.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.7% per year) and France (-10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 4.1%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (-5.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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