Italy: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Italy

In 2022, the Italian sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 29% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Italy

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Italy amounted to X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the yield increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Italy rose to X heads, surging by 1.5% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 9.8%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 4.3% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Italy, together accounting for 99% 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 China (with a CAGR of +5.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Italy, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 19% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled +2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-16.2% per year) and Spain (-19.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 China (-3.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Italy soared to X tons, increasing by 20% compared with the previous year. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 143%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Italy, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. Greece (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-8.9% per year) and Greece (-7.7% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Italy, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled -1.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-13.4% per year) and China (+59.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 49% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+21.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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