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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Central America

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Central America" region includes following countries:

Belize

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Guatemala

Honduras

Mexico

Nicaragua

Panama

Earlier Report Observations

The market for raw sheep and lamb skins in Central America entered a period of steady expansion in 2018, with the market volume reaching 11 214 t. This year was notable for the regional trade context, as the United States and Uruguay emerged as key export destinations for Central American raw sheepskins with wool, highlighting the importance of these international markets.

From 2019 through 2023, the domestic market volume continued its consistent upward trajectory, climbing to 12 232 t by the end of the period. This growth was driven entirely by increasing local production, which rose from 11 465 t to 12 258 t, while imports and exports remained negligible, underscoring the region's self-sufficiency in this segment.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Central America
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2018-2023, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Belize in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Belize in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Belize by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production raw sheep and lamb skins in Central America

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of raw sheep and lamb skins, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Central America's production of raw sheep and lamb skins has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 11,591 tons, marking a 1.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.9%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.0%	1.7%	1.1%	1.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Central America

Exports in kind, t

The export market showed significant volatility during this period. Exports hit their lowest point in 2020 at 22.3 tons, which was 53.2% lower than in 2019. In contrast, the peak occurred in 2018 with 63.4 tons, representing a 144.6% increase from the previous year. The gap between the highest and lowest export volumes was 2.8-fold.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	144.6%	(25.0%)	(53.2%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Colombia and Jamaica were the main export partners for raw sheep and lamb skins from Central America, together accounting for 33.3% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Central America's export value of raw sheep and lamb skins has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled $8,700, a sharp drop of 84.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value fell by 92.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -57.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.7%)	(36.9%)	(84.7%)	(57.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Colombia and Jamaica remained the key partners in terms of export value for raw sheep and lamb skins from Central America, jointly making up 36.0% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Central America

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed irregular patterns, reflecting a volatile market. The lowest point was in 2019 with 0.0 tons, while imports peaked in 2018 at 0.4 tons, creating a 79-fold difference. In 2020, imports rose to 0.0 tons, a 47.5% increase year-over-year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 98.7%, and the biggest surge was in 2018 with a 2,462.4% jump.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2 462.4%	(98.7%)	47.5%	(21.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the United States and China were the primary sources for imports of raw sheep and lamb skins into Central America, together representing 10.0% of total import volumes.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Central America's import value of raw sheep and lamb skins has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached $8,200, up 86.8% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value grew by 2,856.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 209.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	254.7%	346.3%	86.8%	209.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and China continued to be the main import partners in value terms for raw sheep and lamb skins in Central America, accounting for a combined 4.8% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Central America in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io