Latin America and the Caribbean: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American sheepskin and lambskin market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Brazil (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. Mexico, Bolivia, Uruguay and Cuba lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheepskin and lambskin yield totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production shrank modestly to X heads in 2022, approximately reflecting the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Uruguay (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Honduras (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Honduras (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Chile ($X), Argentina ($X) and Uruguay ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Honduras, which accounted for a further X%.

Honduras, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per ton), while Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Honduras (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Argentina (X tons) represented the main importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool), committing X% of total imports. Brazil (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uruguay (X%). The following importers - Chile (X tons) and Mexico (X tons) - each finished at an X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheepskin and lambskin importing markets in Latin America and the Caribbean were Argentina ($X), Brazil ($X) and Uruguay ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Argentina, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uruguay ($X per ton), while Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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