Tunisia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Tunisia

The Tunisian sheepskin and lambskin market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by 26% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Tunisia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Tunisia amounted to X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Tunisia amounted to X heads, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 2.1%. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Tunisia

Sheepskin and lambskin exports from Tunisia contracted markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -73.2% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 2,141%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 1,345% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +66.4%).

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Tunisia, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan stood at +66.9%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 326% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum 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 the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+0.3%).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Tunisia

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 44% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 491%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 257% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Greece (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Libya (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to Tunisia, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +50.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Tunisia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Libya, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK stood at +59.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+9.2% per year) and Libya (+43.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -13.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Libya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+85.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform