Europe: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 2.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt setback. 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 Europe

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was the UK (X tons), comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Russia (X tons), with a 12% share.

In the UK, sheepskin and lambskin production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+1.7% per year) and Russia (+1.3% per year).

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Europe totaled X kg per head, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Europe totaled X heads, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a mild slump. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Europe

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 12% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 13%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. 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, the UK (X tons) represented the major exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), creating 45% of total exports. Ireland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held near 44% share of total exports. Germany (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

The UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool). At the same time, Ireland (+3.2%), Italy (+1.2%) and Greece (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, France (-3.0%), Germany (-5.2%) and Spain (-13.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The UK (+12 p.p.), Ireland (+6.4 p.p.), Greece (+3.2 p.p.) and Italy (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain saw its share reduced by -15.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X), the UK ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Greece, Italy, Ireland and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Ireland, with a CAGR of -8.3%, 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 23%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 35%. 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 soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the main importers of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Europe, together accounting for approx. 45% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons), together committing a 37% share of total imports. The following importers - Greece (X tons) and North Macedonia (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.8% share of total imports.

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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Europe, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain amounted to -9.0%. 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 6.5%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 France ($X per ton), while Russia ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform