Kazakhstan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Kazakhstan

After six years of growth, the Kazakh sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -5.8% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Kazakhstan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Kazakhstan was estimated at X kg per head, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 4.2% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Kazakhstan; therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.2% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kazakhstan contracted dramatically to X tons in 2021, waning by -36.6% compared with the year before. Overall, exports showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 57%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), China (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kazakhstan, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of -3.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Kazakhstan, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan stood at +4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-17.9% per year) and China (-45.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 38% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Kazakhstan

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The smallest decline of -77% was in 2014. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -1.5% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Kazakhstan, with a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X kg), more than tenfold.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Kazakhstan, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.

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. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 327%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (-2.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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