Spain: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish sheepskin and lambskin market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Spain

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 230%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Spain stood at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. In general, the yield continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield decreased by -8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Spain dropped to X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 2.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, sheepskin and lambskin exports from Spain fell sharply to X tons, reducing by -19.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), China (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Spain, with a combined 83% share of total exports. France, Pakistan and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Spain were China ($X), Italy ($X) and Turkey ($X), with a combined 75% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +2.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Portugal (+9.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 26% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 28%. Imports peaked 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, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), Australia (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Spain, with a combined 65% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of +53.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Spain were Greece ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 74% of total imports. Australia, the UK, South Africa, Iceland and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

Australia, with a CAGR of +38.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (-4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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