Pakistan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Pakistan

After four years of growth, the Pakistani sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -3.3% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption posted a slight increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Pakistan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Pakistan was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Pakistan was estimated at X heads, standing approx. at the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 28% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 15% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 120% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, faced a precipitous decrease. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Oman (X kg), India (X kg) and Indonesia (X kg) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Pakistan, together comprising 78% of total exports. Kuwait, Italy, Canada, Turkey and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +148.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Oman ($X), India ($X) and Italy ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Pakistan worldwide, together accounting for 68% of total exports.

Oman, with a CAGR of +19.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 94% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 99%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($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 (+180.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Pakistan

For the fourth year in a row, Pakistan recorded decline in supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -10.6% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 73%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 89% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Pakistan, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Afghanistan (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-11.5% per year) and Afghanistan (-14.4% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Pakistan, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Iran totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.0% per year) and New Zealand (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +5.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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