United Kingdom: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the UK

The UK sheepskin and lambskin market totaled $X in 2022, rising by 11% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the UK

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 15%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the UK shrank to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by -2.2% against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the UK; picking up by 6.1% against the year before. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 11%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from the UK, with a combined 92% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Argentina (with a CAGR of +57.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 90% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Argentina, with a CAGR of +44.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (-8.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the UK

Sheepskin and lambskin imports into the UK shrank rapidly to X tons in 2022, waning by -94.7% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 6,778% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 519%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Turkey (X kg) were the main suppliers of sheepskin and lambskin imports to the UK, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +58.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to the UK, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Malta, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+13.4% per year) and Malta (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 1,443% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+31.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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