Southern Asia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian sheepskin and lambskin market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, waning by -2.9% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Pakistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), with a combined 99% share of total production.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Southern Asia amounted to X kg per head, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 7.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Southern Asia; approximately mirroring the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 10%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 4.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), mixing up a 9.4% share of total exports.

Exports from Afghanistan decreased at an average annual rate of -16.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, India (+3.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +3.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of India increased by +8 percentage points.

In value terms, Afghanistan ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Afghanistan stood at -7.8%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 64% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while India stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Afghanistan (+10.5%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by -1.1% to X tons, falling for the eighth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) and India (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total imports in 2021.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of -5.3%).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Southern Asia, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan totaled -4.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 15%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+5.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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