Scandinavia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia sheepskin and lambskin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.9% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 28%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was Norway (X tons), accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Sweden (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iceland (X tons), with a 15% share.

In Norway, sheepskin and lambskin production remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Sweden (+0.9% per year) and Iceland (-0.6% per year).

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield expanded modestly to X kg per head in 2021, surging by 2.8% on the year before. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Scandinavia contracted modestly to X heads, which is down by -2.8% compared with the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 5.2% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported in Scandinavia; with a decrease of -19.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Norway was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 73% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sweden (X tons), mixing up a 22% share of total exports. Denmark (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Norway experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool). At the same time, Denmark (+82.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Denmark emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Scandinavia, with a CAGR of +82.4% from 2012-2021. Sweden experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Norway (+23 p.p.), Sweden (+7.1 p.p.) and Denmark (+2.7 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Sweden ($X) and Denmark ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +53.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 13% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 16%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Denmark ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (-3.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 34% to X tons. In general, imports enjoyed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% 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 2014 with an increase of 100%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at 62% of total imports. Denmark (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Norway (X tons). All these countries together took near 38% share of total imports.

Sweden was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imports, with a CAGR of +28.7% from 2012 to 2021. Norway (-3.1%) and Denmark (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Sweden increased by +53 percentage points.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Norway ($X) and Denmark ($X), together comprising 99% of total imports.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 62% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+9.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform