Southern Asia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian sheepskin and lambskin market fell to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 32%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together accounting for 99% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +4.3%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Southern Asia dropped to X kg per head, approximately equating 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 7.4%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production amounted to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported in Southern Asia declined rapidly to X tons, dropping by -30.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Afghanistan (X tons) represented the main exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Southern Asia, comprising 99% of total export.

Afghanistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports, with a CAGR of -16.1% from 2012 to 2022. Afghanistan (+2.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) also remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Southern Asia.

In Afghanistan, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined by an average annual rate of -8.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by 14% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin export price increased by +62.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 43%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Afghanistan amounted to +8.6% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After five years of decline, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 93% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan dominates imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 95% of total imports in 2022. India (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Pakistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imports, with a CAGR of -8.7% from 2012 to 2022. India (-20.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (+10 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of India (-10.4 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Southern Asia, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 1.1% share of total imports.

In Pakistan, sheepskin and lambskin imports contracted by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 10% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin import price increased by +53.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 39%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+6.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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