Uzbekistan: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2025

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Uzbekistan

The Uzbek sheepskin and lambskin market shrank to $X in 2021, reducing by -13.6% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +27.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Uzbekistan

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 142% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Uzbekistan stood at X kg per head, stabilizing at the year before. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Uzbekistan was estimated at X heads, surging by 2.5% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), when their volume increased by 115% to X tons. In general, exports, however, faced a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 160%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkmenistan (X tons), India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Uzbekistan, together comprising 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkmenistan (with a CAGR of 0.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Uzbekistan, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India stood at -7.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkmenistan (0.0% per year) and Pakistan (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -27.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, posted a modest expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 128% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 India (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Uzbekistan

For the seventh year in a row, Uzbekistan recorded growth in supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which increased by 318% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 3,034% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,834% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Uzbekistan, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkmenistan (X tons), threefold.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (+24.4% per year) and Afghanistan (-52.7% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Uzbekistan, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkmenistan ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkmenistan (+48.0% per year) and Afghanistan (-53.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Turkmenistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkmenistan (+19.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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