United Arab Emirates: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The sheepskin and lambskin market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt contraction. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 95%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the United Arab Emirates rose sharply to X kg per head, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 89%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the United Arab Emirates declined slightly to X heads in 2022, leveling off at the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 15% 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 remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from the United Arab Emirates shrank modestly to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 17%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 82% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, India (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Turkey stood at -13.3%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey amounted to -20.3%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -13.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 79% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Sheepskin and lambskin imports into the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2022, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 247% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a precipitous setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 318% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +66.5%).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 3.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy stood at +9.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -20.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 268%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+66.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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