EU: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2022

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the EU

For the third consecutive year, the EU sheepskin and lambskin market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the EU

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, saw a deep reduction. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Romania (X tonnes) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in the European Union, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (X tonnes), twofold. Spain (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Romania totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached X kg per X heads in 2021, picking up by X% against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the European Union; waning by -X% against 2020. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Production By Country in the EU

Romania (X tonnes) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin producing country in the European Union, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Romania stood at +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (+X% per year) and Spain (-X% per year).

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Spain (X tonnes), France (X tonnes), Ireland (X tonnes) and Greece (X tonnes), together recording X% of total export. Italy (X tonnes) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by Romania (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (+X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

In Spain, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The sheepskin and lambskin export price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2021, the the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while Ireland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, supplies from abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), namely Spain, Italy and Poland, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Portugal (X tonnes) held a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by France (X%) and Romania (X%). Germany (X tonnes) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (+X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Spain amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The sheepskin and lambskin import price in the European Union stood at $X per tonne in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (-X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform