Italy: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Italy

The Italian sheepskin and lambskin market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 24% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Italy

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 432% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Italy rose slightly to X kg per head in 2021, surging by 4.8% on 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Italy declined slightly to X heads in 2021, which is down by -2.9% on 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 20% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 53%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Italy, with a combined 69% share of total exports. Romania, Austria, Greece and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +64.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 71% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Romania, France, Austria and Greece, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 6.8% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Italy

After four years of decline, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 19% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), France (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Italy, with a combined 56% share of total imports. New Zealand, Iran, China, Spain, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Romania and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +109.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Turkey ($X) and France ($X) were the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Italy, together accounting for 59% of total imports. China, Spain, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Namibia, Iceland, Romania and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +107.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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