China: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in China

The Chinese sheepskin and lambskin market declined slightly to $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in China

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in China expanded to X kg per head in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in China contracted modestly to X heads in 2022, shrinking by X% against the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from China skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the year before. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, showed a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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: New Zealand (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Africa ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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