Switzerland: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Switzerland

In 2022, the Swiss sheepskin and lambskin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Switzerland

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield in Switzerland was estimated at X kg per head, remaining constant against 2021. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sheepskin and lambskin yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Switzerland shrank modestly to X heads, approximately equating the previous year's figure. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a dramatic curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main destinations of sheepskin and lambskin exports from Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Switzerland; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to Switzerland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Italy (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest sheepskin and lambskin suppliers to Switzerland, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Australia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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