MENA: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in MENA

The MENA's sheepskin and lambskin market totaled $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in MENA

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 70% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising 52% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield fell modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in MENA shrank modestly to X heads, which is down by -3.7% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 8.1%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin exports in MENA reduced sharply to X tons, dropping by -34.7% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 64%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 43%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the key exporters of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), together comprising 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Tunisia (with a CAGR of +29.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 54% share of total exports.

Tunisia, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+4.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in MENA

Sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by 28% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 97% of total imports in 2022. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -1.4% from 2012 to 2022. Syrian Arab Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in MENA, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 1% share of total imports.

In Turkey, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined by an average annual rate of -15.3% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 12%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (-8.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform