Germany: Sheep Leather Market 2025

Sheep Leather Market Size in Germany

The German sheep leather market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent increase. Sheep leather consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheep Leather Production in Germany

In value terms, sheep leather production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 76%. Sheep leather production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2021, approx. X square meters of sheep or lamb skin leather were exported from Germany; falling by -67.6% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 1,227%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep leather exports fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 1,681% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Austria (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X square meters) were the main destinations of sheep leather exports from Germany, with a combined 81% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Switzerland, Bangladesh and Poland, which together accounted for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +50.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep leather exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined 84% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +17.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -28.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 206% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+73.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skin leather, when their volume decreased by -54.2% to X square meters. In general, imports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 575%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep leather imports fell sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 405%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

India (X square meters), France (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) were the main suppliers of sheep leather imports to Germany, with a combined 69% share of total imports. China, Italy, Pakistan and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), the United States ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest sheep leather suppliers to Germany, with a combined 61% share of total imports. The UK, Italy, China and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 31%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +24.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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