New Zealand: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in New Zealand

The New Zealand sheepskin and lambskin market reduced sharply to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -25.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in New Zealand

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 40%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in New Zealand stood at X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 2.9%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in New Zealand totaled X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from New Zealand

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 119% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from New Zealand, with a 95% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia (X tons), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+150.3% per year) and Russia (+138.3% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from New Zealand, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a 2.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China stood at -4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (+141.2% per year) and Russia (+138.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Vietnam (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into New Zealand

After seven years of decline, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 407% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to New Zealand, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at -10.5%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to New Zealand.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to -16.7%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a deep slump. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Australia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Australia amounted to -6.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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