U.S.: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. sheepskin and lambskin market rose markedly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production fell slightly to $X in 2022. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the United States amounted to X kg per head, picking up by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in the United States dropped slightly to X heads, flattening at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, exports of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) from the United States shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from the United States, accounting for 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), sixfold. Brazil (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 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 failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Mexico ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per ton) and Canada ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier to the United States, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X kg), more than tenfold.

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

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 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 India ($X per ton), while the price for Canada stood at $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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