Kenya: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan sheepskin and lambskin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Kenya

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Kenya shrank to X kg per head in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Kenya expanded slightly to X heads, growing by X% against the year before. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Kenya

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), India (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Kenya, with a combined X% share of total exports. Uganda and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uganda (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uganda ($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 Uganda (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, imports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) into Kenya fell dramatically to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Rwanda (X tons) was the main sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Burundi (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Rwanda was relatively modest.

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. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure 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 Burundi ($X per ton), while the price for Rwanda amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Burundi (X%).

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