Switzerland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Switzerland

After four years of growth, the Swiss sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -10.5% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 83%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Switzerland amounted to X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 11%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Switzerland shrank slightly to X heads in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.7% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Switzerland

After four years of decline, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 208% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Switzerland, together accounting for 81% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +11.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Switzerland, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan amounted to -3.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-5.0% per year) and Turkey (-29.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -21.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Pakistan (+18.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Switzerland

For the third consecutive year, Switzerland recorded decline in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -23.9% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 919%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,018%. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Switzerland, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by France (X kg), with a 1.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany amounted to -2.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+25.0% per year) and Belgium (-53.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Switzerland, comprising 92% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 6.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at -3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+5.3% per year) and Belgium (-43.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -24.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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