Asia: Sheepskin and Lambskin Market Overview 2021

Sheepskin and Lambskin Market Size in Asia

In 2020, the Asian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin and Lambskin Production in Asia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production rose modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production was China (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume in China totaled +X%. in the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached X kg per X heads in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per X heads. from 2010 to 2020, the growth of the sheepskin and lambskin yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2020, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Asia expanded to X heads, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production by Country in Asia

China (X tonnes) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Turkey (X tonnes), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Pakistan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in China amounted to +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

Sheepskin and Lambskin Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2020, approx. X tonnes of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were exported in Asia; with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year. in general, exports faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell markedly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Myanmar (X tonnes), distantly followed by Iran (X tonnes), Jordan (X tonnes), Iraq (X tonnes), Lebanon (X tonnes), Cyprus (X tonnes), the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) represented the key exporters of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), together mixing up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Myanmar, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Myanmar, with a X% share.

In Iran, sheepskin and lambskin exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2020. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Myanmar (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sheepskin and lambskin export price in Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2020, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, sheepskin and lambskin export price increased by +X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per tonne), while Lebanon ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin and Lambskin Imports

Imports in Asia

For the third consecutive year, Asia recorded decline in overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2020. in general, imports saw a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tonnes) represented the main importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tonnes), achieving a X% share of total imports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool). Turkey (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2020, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while Turkey (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In China, sheepskin and lambskin imports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2020.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the sheepskin and lambskin import price in Asia amounted to $X per tonne, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. from 2012 to 2020, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. in 2020, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while China stood at $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China.

Source: IndexBox Platform