Iran: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Iran

In 2022, the Iranian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -5.1% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Iran

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Iran was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with a decrease of -2%. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Iran shrank dramatically to X heads, which is down by -18.3% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production increased by +74.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 58%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then fell notably in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Iran reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -37.9% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 225% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 298%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Iran, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of -9.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Hong Kong SAR ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Iran, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hong Kong SAR was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-23.5% per year) and India (-25.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, export price indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin export price increased by +50.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 22%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hong Kong SAR (+9.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Iran contracted modestly to X tons, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 134% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Armenia (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Iran, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Armenia stood at +6.7%.

In value terms, Armenia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Iran.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Armenia totaled +41.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -8.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 443% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Armenia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Armenia amounted to +32.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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