Switzerland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss sheepskin and lambskin market was estimated at $X in 2021, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 82% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Switzerland stood at X kg per head in 2021, leveling off at the previous year's figure. In general, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Switzerland amounted to X heads in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw 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%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exported from Switzerland contracted remarkably to X tons, which is down by -75.5% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports plummeted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 103%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Switzerland, with a combined 73% share 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 France (with a CAGR of -0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Switzerland, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Pakistan totaled -9.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (-8.5% per year) and Germany (-35.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 103% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+79.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2021, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Switzerland fell dramatically to X tons, shrinking by -63.4% on the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 899%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Switzerland, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belgium (X kg), with a 0.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled -5.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-13.8% per year) and Belgium (-51.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Switzerland were Australia ($X), Germany ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for 62% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +0.9%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 79% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 99% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Austria ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Austria (+53.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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