U.S.: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sheepskin and lambskin market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank modestly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the United States amounted to X kg per head in 2022, picking up by 3.4% on the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the United States declined modestly to X heads in 2022, remaining constant against 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 6% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from the United States shrank significantly to X tons, which is down by -19.4% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from the United States, accounting for a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), sixfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China stood at -12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-8.3% per year) and Brazil (+1.7% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from the United States, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China totaled -13.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (-9.1% per year) and Mexico (+4.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 16% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 34%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 484% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, faced a dramatic setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, faced a significant contraction. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to the United States, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada stood at -30.9%.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to the United States, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to -18.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -22.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 129%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Canada totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+17.3%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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