EU: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2018, the amount of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared exported in the European Union stood at X square meters, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports reached their peak figure at X square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports continue to indicate a deep descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports reached their maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy was the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared in the European Union, with the volume of exports reaching X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2018. It was distantly followed by France (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Portugal (X square meters), together generating a X% share of total exports. Romania (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Portugal, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest prepared sheep leather markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), France ($X) and Spain ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Germany and Romania, which together accounted for a further X experienced the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The prepared sheep leather export price in the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. The export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, prepared sheep leather export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared attained their peak figure at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while Romania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2018, the imports of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared in the European Union totaled X square meters, going up by X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather imports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, prepared sheep leather imports reached their peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2018, the growth of prepared sheep leather imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of imports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X square meters), distantly followed by Spain (X square meters), France (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters) and Romania (X square meters) represented the main importers of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - the UK (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared in the European Union, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Italy totaled -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The prepared sheep leather import price in the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2018, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the prepared sheep leather import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared reached their peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform