Sweden: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Sweden

The Swedish sheepskin and lambskin market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, dropping by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Sweden

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Sweden stood at X kg per head, increasing by 4% compared with the previous year. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 6.8%. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Sweden shrank to X heads in 2021, waning by -4.9% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 4.1%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 51%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Sweden, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Sweden, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 0.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina stood at -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+37.8% per year) and Turkey (-30.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 19%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 Poland (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Sweden

In 2021, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 248%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 327%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Sweden, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Denmark (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iceland (X tons), with a 5.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Norway amounted to +35.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+37.6% per year) and Iceland (+772.7% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Sweden, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Iceland, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Norway totaled +24.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+28.8% per year) and Iceland (+455.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 88% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Iceland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (-2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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