Europe: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Europe

The Europe sheepskin and lambskin market shrank to $X in 2021, which is down by -5.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Europe

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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. 27% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), twofold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 12% share.

In the UK, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted by an average annual rate of -1.5% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Romania (+1.8% per year) and Russia (+1.4% per year).

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Europe dropped modestly to X kg per head, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by 2.4%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Europe; waning by -2.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 6.2% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 11%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK was the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Europe, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was approx. 46% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons), together generating a 40% share of total exports. Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin exports from the UK stood at -2.7%. At the same time, Romania (+4.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012-2021. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ireland (-2.1%), Greece (-3.2%), France (-3.6%) and Spain (-17.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the UK, Italy, Ireland, Romania and France increased by +12, +3.3, +3.1, +2.2 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Europe, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the UK ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Spain stood at -11.2%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-17.3% per year) and France (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 20%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2021, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to 34% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons), together creating a 47% share of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) - each resulted at a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Europe, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy amounted to -10.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-5.7% per year) and France (-13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced decline. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (+4.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform