Spain: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Spain

The Spanish sheepskin and lambskin market dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +19.4% against 2019 indices. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Spain

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a deep setback. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Spain totaled X kg per head, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the yield showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with a decrease of -8.3%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Spain stood at X heads, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 2.8%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Spain

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Spain amounted to X tons in 2021, increasing by 14% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Spain, together comprising 86% of total exports. France, Portugal and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of -5.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Spain worldwide, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of -1.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 220%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+17.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Spain

For the third consecutive year, Spain recorded decline in purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -0.8% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, France (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Spain, with a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Italy (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France totaled -5.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-2.1% per year) and Italy (-8.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Spain were France ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +234.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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