Israel: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Israel

The Israeli sheepskin and lambskin market declined modestly to $X in 2021, waning by -2% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Israel

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Israel dropped to X kg per head in 2021, which is down by -6.9% on the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 5.8% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Israel; increasing by 6% compared with the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 16%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported from Israel; reducing by -62.2% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 144% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Israel, with a 85% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), ninefold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at -22.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+11.5% per year) and Italy (-32.7% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Israel, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to -24.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-57.5% per year) and India (-9.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 81% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 France (+68.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Israel

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Israel; increasing by 33% on the previous year. In general, imports posted measured growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 128%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 274% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Israel, with a 90% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+46.8% per year) and Italy (-32.1% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Israel, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to +23.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-10.6% per year) and France (+47.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 187% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+31.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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