United Kingdom: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from the UK

Prepared sheep leather exports from the UK totaled X square meters in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X square meters) was the main destination for prepared sheep leather exports from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Indonesia (X square meters), threefold. Hungary (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-X% per year) and Hungary (-X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared sheep leather exports from the UK, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Vietnam, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to Thailand stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Indonesia (-X% per year) and Vietnam (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, prepared sheep leather export price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2018, approx. X square meters of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared were imported into the UK; jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, prepared sheep leather imports reached their peak of X square meters. From 2010 to 2018, the growth of prepared sheep leather imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Ethiopia (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to the UK, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather imports from Ethiopia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Hungary (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ethiopia stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+X% per year) and Hungary (+X% per year).

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to the UK, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Ethiopia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Turkey (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the prepared sheep leather import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices failed to regain their momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per square meter), while the price for Nigeria ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform