Northern America: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Northern America

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the North American sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value decreased by -53.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Northern America

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 36%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production, comprising approx. 73% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), threefold.

In the United States, sheepskin and lambskin production plunged by an average annual rate of -13.6% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield reduced markedly to X kg per head in 2021, with a decrease of -67.4% against the previous year. Overall, the yield faced a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 3.3%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Northern America amounted to X heads, with an increase of 2.1% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 96% of total exports in 2021. Canada (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports, with a CAGR of -11.3% from 2012 to 2021. Canada (-19.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United States (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -4.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Northern America, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -14.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (-1.1%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Northern America

In 2021, imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Northern America stood at X tons, increasing by 5.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 71%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 36%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons) and Canada (X tons) represented roughly 100% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Canada (with a CAGR of -1.8%).

In value terms, the United States ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

Among the main importing countries, Canada, with a CAGR of -10.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, falling by -3.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 51%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while Canada stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+5.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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