Romania: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Romania

The Romanian sheepskin and lambskin market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decline. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Romania

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 27%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Romania expanded slightly to X kg per head, increasing by 3.8% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin yield decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania reduced to X heads, declining by -2% on 2021. In general, the number of producing animals saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.2%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Romania reduced notably to X tons, shrinking by -69.8% on the year before. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a dramatic decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Romania, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece (X tons), with a 1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey totaled -13.3%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Romania, comprising 100% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Greece ($X), with a 0.3% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at -23.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -37.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 76%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Turkey (-11.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Romania; shrinking by -51.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 136%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 125%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Romania.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +0.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Greece ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Romania.

Greece, with a CAGR of -5.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -27.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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