Ireland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Ireland

The Irish sheepskin and lambskin market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption posted a mild increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Ireland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Ireland dropped modestly to X kg per head, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. In general, the yield showed a slight setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Ireland stood at X heads in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed 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 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Ireland reduced to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume 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 the UK (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, the amount of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) imported into Ireland skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Ireland, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK totaled X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Ireland.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the UK.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the UK amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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