Finland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Finland

For the third year in a row, the Finnish sheepskin and lambskin market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -5.1% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Finland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a dramatic decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Finland expanded significantly to X kg per head in 2021, increasing by 8.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Finland fell to X heads, waning by -8.2% compared with 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 13% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 384%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 479%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat 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 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled -5.9%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey totaled -9.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 25%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average 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 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +16.3% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 518% to X kg. Overall, imports, however, faced a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3,304%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 1,276% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X kg) and France (X kg) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Finland.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of -6.0%).

In value terms, France ($X) and Sweden ($X) appeared to be the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Finland.

France, with a CAGR of -18.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 51%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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