Sudan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, the Sudanese sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -12.9% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% 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 increased by +62.5% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Sudan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 130% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Sudan was estimated at X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by 4.2% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Sudan fell modestly to X heads, flattening at 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 appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 0.3%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 163% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 669%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 613%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Sudan, with a 84% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Egypt (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at +25.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-7.9% per year) and Egypt (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Sudan, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 8.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey totaled +22.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-1.5% per year) and Nigeria (+2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -28.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 141% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Pakistan (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Sudan

For the fourth year in a row, Sudan recorded decline in purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -10.8% to X kg in 2021. In general, imports saw a sharp decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Egypt (X kg) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt amounted to -30.3%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt totaled -22.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 22% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 102% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Egypt.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +11.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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