Iran: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Iran

In 2021, the Iranian sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 17% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Iran

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Iran amounted to X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield decreased by -2% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Iran soared to X heads in 2021, rising by 58% against 2020. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production increased by +113.8% against 2019 indices. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Iran

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 58% to X tons. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Iran, together comprising 57% of total exports. These countries were followed by Hong Kong SAR, India, the United Arab Emirates and Spain, which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +57.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Iran, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Hong Kong SAR, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan totaled -2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+6.2% per year) and Hong Kong SAR (+3.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Iran

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Iran; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. In general, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 193%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 429% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Armenia (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Iran, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Armenia amounted to +7.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Armenia stood at +48.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 413%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +770.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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