Jordan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian sheepskin and lambskin market rose markedly to $X in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Jordan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the production volume increased by 108%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Jordan was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the yield indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin yield decreased by -4.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 50%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Jordan shrank slightly to X heads, with a decrease of -1.5% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -27.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 106% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 127% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Jordan, with a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Syrian Arab Republic exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +14.8%.

In value terms, Syrian Arab Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Jordan, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 10% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Syrian Arab Republic amounted to +27.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 60%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Syrian Arab Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+28.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Jordan

Sheepskin and lambskin imports into Jordan declined modestly to X tons in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined modestly to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Jordan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey amounted to +65,457.9%.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey stood at +17,342.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2014 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -73.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform