Poland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Poland

In 2022, the Polish sheepskin and lambskin market increased by 35% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption posted a slight increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Poland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Poland totaled X kg per head, approximately mirroring the year before. In general, the yield recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by 27% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Poland shrank modestly to X heads, which is down by -2.2% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production increased by +92.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Poland declined markedly to X tons, which is down by -38.5% against 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Poland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Russia totaled +46.3%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Poland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia stood at +57.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 44% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Czech Republic amounted to +39.1% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Poland surged to X tons, rising by 75% on 2021. In general, imports saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 175%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Lithuania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Poland, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Lithuania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iceland (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Lithuania was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (-0.5% per year) and Iceland (+44.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Poland were Lithuania ($X), Iceland ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Iceland, with a CAGR of +31.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -40.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 27%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+14.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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