Kuwait: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti sheepskin and lambskin market was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Kuwait

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 99%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Kuwait totaled X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Kuwait fell modestly to X heads in 2022, approximately mirroring 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Kuwait

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -1.3% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 455%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 628%. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kuwait, with a combined 95% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of +32.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Kuwait were Turkey ($X), Hong Kong SAR ($X) and India ($X), together accounting for 85% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of +38.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sheepskin and lambskin export price increased by +61.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 51%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X kg after five years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 2,095% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2,409% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X kg) and Italy (X kg) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +800.0%).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Kuwait, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+13.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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