Switzerland: Sheep Leather Market 2025

Sheep Leather Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss sheep leather market totaled $X in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -11.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheep Leather Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sheep leather production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.1% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 34%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather exported from Switzerland surged to X square meters, growing by 91% against 2020. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 386%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep leather exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 344%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters) was the main destination for sheep leather exports from Switzerland, accounting for a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep leather exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hong Kong SAR (X square meters), threefold. North Macedonia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at -12.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+22.0% per year) and North Macedonia (-7.5% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skin leather exports from Switzerland, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by North Macedonia, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at -18.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+25.1% per year) and North Macedonia (+0.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, which is down by -3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were China ($X per square meter) and Hong Kong SAR ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per square meter) and India ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Serbia (+23.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather imported into Switzerland dropped sharply to X square meters, with a decrease of -27.2% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 142% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep leather imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 134%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of sheep leather imports to Switzerland, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Denmark, China and Spain, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheep leather suppliers to Switzerland were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports. Austria, China, Denmark and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +14.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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