Finland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Finland

In 2022, the Finnish sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -1.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Finland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Finland contracted remarkably to X kg per head, waning by -29.6% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 94% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Finland expanded modestly to X heads, increasing by 4.5% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 13%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Finland reduced to X tons, with a decrease of -8.8% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 259%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Finland, with a approx. 99.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at +4.6%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Finland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled -15.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -19.4% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Finland

Sheepskin and lambskin imports into Finland fell remarkably to X kg in 2022, with a decrease of -56.1% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 1,247% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 1,431%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Finland, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Sweden amounted to -31.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-60.4% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Finland, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Sweden amounted to -15.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (0.0% per year) and Turkey (-65.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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