Ireland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Ireland

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Irish sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value decreased by -96.3% to $X. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Ireland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Ireland reduced modestly to X kg per head, declining by -2.2% on 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a slight increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 52% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Ireland expanded to X heads, surging by 2.4% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 10%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Ireland totaled X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, exports enjoyed a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 72% 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 amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 94%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Ireland, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China amounted to +5.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+16.6% per year) and India (-0.7% per year).

It was followed by India, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at -4.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+1.1% per year) and India (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per ton) and India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) and Turkey ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (-1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 5,796%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 6,615%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Ireland, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK stood at +9.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to +6.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 46%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to -2.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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