France: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in France

The French sheepskin and lambskin market declined dramatically to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -22.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in France

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt slump. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in France expanded modestly to X kg per head, with an increase of 4% on 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 29%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in France; remaining constant against 2020. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from France

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 perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 45% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from France, with a combined 77% share of total exports. China, the Netherlands, Pakistan and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +672.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from France worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports. China, Russia, the Netherlands and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +316.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-0.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into France; which is down by -31.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to France, with a combined 98% share of total imports. Italy lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 1.6%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of -0.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to France, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to -9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (-22.7% per year) and Italy (+6.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 72% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 133%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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