Kazakhstan: Sheep Leather Market 2024

Sheep Leather Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh sheep leather market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -13.9% against 2019 indices. Sheep leather consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheep Leather Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, sheep leather production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -13.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, approx. X square meters of sheep or lamb skin leather were exported from Kazakhstan; jumping by 231% on 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep leather exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X square meters), China (X square meters) and India (X square meters) were the main destinations of sheep leather exports from Kazakhstan, together accounting for 89% of total exports. Pakistan, Italy and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +93.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for sheep leather exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +69.7%, recorded 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 sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by -4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (-4.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather imported into Kazakhstan soared to X square meters, picking up by 66% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep leather imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X square meters) was the main supplier of sheep leather to Kazakhstan, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey (X square meters), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skin leather to Kazakhstan, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep leather import price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, dropping by -22.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat 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 Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for Russia amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-4.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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