Netherlands: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch sheepskin and lambskin market fell notably to $X in 2021, which is down by -16.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a temperate expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 325% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the Netherlands stood at X kg per head in 2021, growing by 2.9% on 2020. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the Netherlands dropped slightly to X heads, declining by -1.9% on 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 88% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a dramatic setback. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a dramatic decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 62%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from the Netherlands, together comprising 69% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +14,982.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from the Netherlands, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to China totaled -31.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (-19.0% per year) and Turkey (-33.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -34.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 188% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (-5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -49.6% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports plummeted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to the Netherlands, accounting for a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iceland (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany stood at +8.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-5.1% per year) and Iceland (-22.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to the Netherlands, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled -11.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-20.2% per year) and China (+75.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -29% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 46% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+473.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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