Indonesia: Sheep Leather Market 2025

Sheep Leather Market Size in Indonesia

The Indonesian sheep leather market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -10.2% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheep Leather Production in Indonesia

In value terms, sheep leather production expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather exported from Indonesia shrank to X square meters, dropping by -5.1% compared with 2020. Overall, exports recorded a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep leather exports rose rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters), Thailand (X square meters) and Malaysia (X square meters) were the main destinations of sheep leather exports from Indonesia, with a combined 86% share of total exports. Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Vietnam, Japan and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Cambodia (with a CAGR of -3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skin leather exports from Indonesia, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Thailand stood at -29.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-21.9% per year) and Malaysia (-35.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep leather export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 49%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Singapore (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skin leather, when their volume increased by 13% to X square meters. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep leather imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Kenya (X square meters), Syrian Arab Republic (X square meters) and Tunisia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of sheep leather imports to Indonesia, with a combined 62% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia (with a CAGR of +51.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest sheep leather suppliers to Indonesia, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Tunisia, Uganda, Nigeria, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 24%.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +8.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, jumping by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Kenya ($X per square meter), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 Turkey (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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