Oman: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Oman

In 2021, the Omani sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -19.8% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, consumption saw prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Oman

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 172% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then declined significantly in the following year.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Oman was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Oman expanded slightly to X heads, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Oman

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 17% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 181% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 343% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Oman, accounting for a 76% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Indonesia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Indonesia totaled +175.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-1.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Oman, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Malaysia ($X), with a 4.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Indonesia totaled +218.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Malaysia (-86.0% per year) and Pakistan (-7.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 31% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Indonesia (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Oman

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 229% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, imports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 851% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 4,682% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Yemen (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Oman, with a 89% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Yemen exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Somalia (X tons), more than tenfold. Pakistan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Yemen amounted to +83.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Somalia (+158.3% per year) and Pakistan (+113.0% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Oman, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 6.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Yemen stood at +79.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ethiopia (0.0% per year) and Djibouti (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -6.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 733% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the price for Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Somalia (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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