Middle East: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sheepskin and lambskin market declined modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank dramatically to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 141%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in the Middle East, accounting for 35% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), twofold. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a 13% share.

In Turkey, sheepskin and lambskin production increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Iran (-3.4% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-1.1% per year).

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in the Middle East amounted to X kg per head, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the yield, however, saw a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by 2.3%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production dropped to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of -5.7% against 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then declined in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin exports in the Middle East contracted sharply to X tons, dropping by -20% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 65%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports dropped significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 62%. The level of export peaked 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), Kuwait (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the major exporters of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), together comprising 94% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +12.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplying countries in the Middle East were Iran ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 62% of total exports. Iraq, Kuwait and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 31%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of +15.2%, saw 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 export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 the Middle East

Sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, with an increase of 28% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 57%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total imports in 2022. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a relatively small 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the Middle East, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled -15.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 12%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic totaled $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

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