Australia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Australia

In 2022, the Australian sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a strong increase. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Australia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked 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 Australia shrank markedly to X kg per head in 2022, falling by X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Australia rose modestly to X heads, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Australia fell dramatically to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Australia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey (X tons), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to China totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Australia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Australia declined significantly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports contracted notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Australia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the United States (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Australia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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