Uruguay: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Uruguay

In 2021, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in the Uruguayan sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value decreased by -7.2% to $X. In general, consumption, however, saw significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Uruguay

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 74%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Uruguay shrank remarkably to X kg per head in 2021, which is down by -24.5% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 67% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Uruguay skyrocketed to X heads, increasing by 36% against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a noticeable setback. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Uruguay

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports reached $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a sharp setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 52% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Uruguay, together accounting for 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Brazil (with a CAGR of -15.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), China ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Uruguay worldwide, together comprising 98% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Brazil, with a CAGR of -29.2%, 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

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -55.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 35%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (-15.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Uruguay

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 161% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Chile (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Uruguay, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Chile exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Chile amounted to +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-1.4% per year) and Spain (-0.3% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Uruguay were Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and Australia ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Chile, with a CAGR of -4.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -31.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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