Russian Federation: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sheepskin and lambskin market rose to $X in 2022, surging by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a deep setback. 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 the Russian Federation

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 176%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Russia declined slightly to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by -4.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 4.3% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then contracted in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Russia reached X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 6.8%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Russia skyrocketed to X tons in 2019, growing by 162% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible setback. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Mongolia (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Russia, with a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Mongolia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United States (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Mongolia amounted to +19.5%.

In value terms, Mongolia ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Russia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Mongolia amounted to +35.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, falling by -19.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average export price decreased by -14.3% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Mongolia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Mongolia (+13.6%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Russia; declining by -22.8% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 124%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Russia, with a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at -16.5%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) and France ($X) were the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Russia.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +151.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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