Kenya: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Kenya

The Kenyan sheepskin and lambskin market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Kenya

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 83%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Kenya shrank slightly to X kg per head, with a decrease of -3.3% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 86% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Kenya amounted to X heads in 2022, growing by 4.2% on 2021 figures. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production decreased by -10.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Kenya shrank markedly to X tons, reducing by -34.7% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 228%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 388%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kenya, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uganda (X tons), fivefold. India (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey stood at +20.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (+110.6% per year) and India (+11.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Kenya, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +22.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+15.0% per year) and Pakistan (-14.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 58%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+102.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -39.7% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 1,286% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 254% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Rwanda totaled +56.3%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Rwanda amounted to +16.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Rwanda amounted to -25.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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