Saudi Arabia: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2022

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi sheepskin and lambskin market surged to $X in 2020, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production soared to $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2020, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Saudi Arabia was estimated at X kg per X heads, approximately mirroring 2019. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the maximum level at X kg per X heads in 2018; afterwards, it flattened through to 2020.

In 2020, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Saudi Arabia shrank slightly to X heads, remaining constant against 2019 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2020, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from Saudi Arabia shrank remarkably to X tonnes, which is down by -X% against the year before. Overall, exports, however, posted a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2019, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports declined sharply to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tonnes) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin exports to Thailand exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tonnes), twofold. Nigeria (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Thailand amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (-X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for sheepskin and lambskin exported from Saudi Arabia were Pakistan ($X), Thailand ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Ethiopia and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main countries of destination, Ethiopia (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Sheepskin and lambskin imports into Saudi Arabia was estimated at X kg in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports totaled $X in 2020. Overall, imports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. from 2012 to 2020, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2012, the United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2012, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Saudi Arabia.

From 2007 to 2012, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2012, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per tonne, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2012, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2012, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform