Japan: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2018, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared exported from Japan amounted to X square meters, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a sharp contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, prepared sheep leather exports attained their peak of X square meters. From 2011 to 2018, the growth of prepared sheep leather exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X square meters), Vietnam (X square meters) and China (X square meters) were the main destinations of prepared sheep leather exports from Japan, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, China ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest markets for prepared sheep leather exported from Japan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Vietnam recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average prepared sheep leather export price stood at $X per square meter in 2018, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the prepared sheep leather export price, however, continues to indicate a moderate decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared attained their maximum at $X per square meter in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2018, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared imported into Japan stood at X square meters, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a drastic setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, India (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Bangladesh (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from India amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Bangladesh (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to Japan, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average prepared sheep leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, prepared sheep leather import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the average import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared attained their peak level of $X per square meter. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for Turkey ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform