Kazakhstan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh sheepskin and lambskin market declined to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +1.1% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +1.3% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Kazakhstan stood at X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the yield increased by 4.2%. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Kazakhstan fell modestly to X heads in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, after seven years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 35% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 57%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a sharp descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Kyrgyzstan (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Russia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to -10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-40.0% per year) and Russia (-8.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% 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 export price decreased by -30.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 34%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a abrupt setback. The smallest decline of 99.9% was in 2020. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Kazakhstan, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Turkey was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price faced a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price decreased by 99.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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