Netherlands: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Dutch sheepskin and lambskin market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -4.6% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X kg per head in 2022, waning by -2.8% compared with the previous year. Overall, the yield recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the yield increased by 2.9%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the Netherlands; leveling off at the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by 21%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from the Netherlands declined significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -43.7% on the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 293% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from the Netherlands, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X kg), with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-7.3% per year) and Germany (-47.2% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 30% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to -7.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-17.3% per year) and Germany (-45.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Germany (+2.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -90.4% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Germany (X kg) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +70.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to the Netherlands were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +69.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+20.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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