Global Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the global sheepskin and lambskin market, when its value increased by 0.6% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

China (X tons) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country worldwide, accounting for 30% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

In China, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Australia (+0.2% per year) and New Zealand (-0.0% per year).

The global average sheepskin and lambskin yield fell modestly to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of -3.6% against the previous year. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the yield increased by 1.5%. The global yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production worldwide dropped slightly to X heads, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by 3% against the previous year. The global producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported worldwide; declining by -10.4% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 33%. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Australia represented the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the world, with the volume of exports recording X tons, which was near 45% of total exports in 2022. The UK (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by New Zealand (X tons) and South Africa (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 31% share of total exports. The following exporters - Ireland (X tons), Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up 15% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sheepskin and lambskin exports from Australia stood at -2.5%. At the same time, Ireland (+3.2%), South Africa (+1.5%), Italy (+1.2%) and Greece (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012-2022. New Zealand and the UK experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (-3.0%) and Spain (-13.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the UK, New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and South Africa increased by +3.7, +3.6, +3.4, +2.1 and +1.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Australia ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier worldwide, comprising 47% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.4% share.

In Australia, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined by an average annual rate of -8.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: New Zealand (-4.7% per year) and Spain (-12.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 8.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the UK ($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 (+0.9%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 72% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), generating a 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons) and Poland (X tons) - each finished at a 3.4% share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool). At the same time, Poland (+7.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +7.1% from 2012-2022. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (-1.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. China (+6.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) worldwide, comprising 61% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of global imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China amounted to -9.7%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (-15.3% per year) and Spain (-9.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 25%. Global import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-9.1%), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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