Saudi Arabia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sheepskin and lambskin market rose to $X in 2022, picking up by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. 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 Saudi Arabia amounted to X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 2.9% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Saudi Arabia stood at X heads in 2022, flattening at the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by 4.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 22% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 189%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 338%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 0.2% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to India stood at -35.0%.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 0.4% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 0.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to -33.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+23.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Saudi Arabia dropped rapidly to X tons, reducing by -50% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Turkey was relatively modest.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price posted noticeable growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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