Uganda: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sheepskin and lambskin market amounted to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a buoyant increase. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Uganda

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 50%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Uganda amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Uganda dropped to X heads in 2022, declining by -4.4% against the year before. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production increased by +73.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 40%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 3.4% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Uganda, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Pakistan totaled -9.4%.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan amounted to -4.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin export price decreased by -1.9% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to +5.4% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume decreased by -33.3% to X tons. In general, imports, however, enjoyed slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 4,514%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 4,217% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Uganda, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Tanzania amounted to +1.7%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Uganda, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kenya ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania amounted to +4.5%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 164%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform