Japan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Japan

The Japanese sheepskin and lambskin market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Japan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 8,819% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Japan was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 6%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Japan shrank slightly to X heads, declining by -1.8% against 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 3.8% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then reduced in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Japan

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Japan stood at X kg in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible increase. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Philippines (X kg) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Japan, with a approx. 50% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Philippines was relatively modest.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Philippines was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 a decrease of 99.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Philippines.

From 2013 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Philippines amounted to 0.0% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Japan

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Japan surged to X tons, increasing by 29% compared with the previous year. Overall, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 76%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Japan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled +5.0%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia stood at -2.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -34.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -7.2% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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