Romania: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Romania

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Romanian sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value decreased by -4% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 9.2%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Romania

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 899% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Romania fell to X kg per head in 2021, with a decrease of -5.5% against the year before. In general, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 30%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania rose slightly to X heads, growing by 4.2% on the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Romania

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 38% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Romania, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), more than tenfold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to +4.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+94.4% per year) and China (+13.5% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Romania, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Greece, with a 1.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey stood at -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+14.0% per year) and Greece (-33.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -30.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Lebanon ($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 China (+0.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Romania

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Romania expanded notably to X tons, with an increase of 13% against the year before. In general, imports saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 141%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports posted a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of +73.1%).

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

Greece, with a CAGR of +41.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -19.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Greece totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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