Russian Federation: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian sheepskin and lambskin market contracted to $X in 2021, dropping by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced slump. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 114%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Russia expanded to X kg per head in 2021, picking up by 4.3% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Russia contracted slightly to X heads in 2021, with a decrease of -2.5% compared with 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded 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 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 117% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 410% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 202%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +34.2%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at +40.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 118% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Italy amounted to +4.8% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 83% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 113%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 121% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Russia, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at -18.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+49.9% per year) and New Zealand (+18.6% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Russia, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia amounted to -14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+24.1% per year) and New Zealand (+13.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sheepskin and lambskin import price decreased by -7.9% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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