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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in China

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for raw sheep and lamb skins in China declined from 826.8 thousand tonnes to 802.6 thousand tonnes. International trade frictions and exchange rate volatility in 2019 increased pressure on exports and contributed to a slight market contraction. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly reduced global mutton production and trade, while domestic demand for sheepskin products fell due to restaurant closures, leading to a sharper drop in market size.

The market recovered steadily from 2021, reaching 860.9 thousand tonnes by 2023. The gradual revival of the global economy and international trade in 2021 boosted demand, while the industry’s adoption of green tanning processes supported production growth. In 2022, national policies supporting sheep farming across the supply chain, coupled with rising consumer preference for high-quality leather goods, fueled further market expansion. By 2023, the emphasis on environmentally sustainable technologies such as chrome-free tanning and the development of new segments like functional leathers helped sustain market growth amid increasing competition.

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 China
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in China in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 China

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, China maintained its position as the world's leading producer of raw sheep and lamb skins.

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

China's production of raw sheep and lamb skins grew for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 563.6 thousand tons, marking a slight increase of 1.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 4.5%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.8%	2.6%	1.0%	1.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from China

Exports in kind, K t

China's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country exported 1.8 thousand tons, up by 58.5% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports surged by 350.9%, with an annualized growth rate of 65.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	87.6%	51.6%	58.5%	65.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Pakistan, and India were the top buyers of raw sheep and lamb skins from China. Spain accounted for 38.5% of exports in volume, Pakistan for 25.5%, and India for 14.7%. Together, these three countries made up 78.7% of China's total exports in this category.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

China's export value of raw sheep and lamb skins rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4.3 million US dollars, a sharp increase of 69.1% year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value grew by 509%, with an annualized rate of 82.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	197.1%	21.3%	69.1%	82.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Pakistan, and India contributed the most to China's export value of raw sheep and lamb skins. Spain represented 41.1% of exports in value terms, Pakistan 16.1%, and India 14.1%. Collectively, they accounted for 71.2% 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 China in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to China

Imports in kind, K t

China's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 240.8 thousand tons, showing a modest decrease of 9.3% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 20.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of -7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.7%)	(6.4%)	(9.3%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom dominated China's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in volume. Australia supplied 52.6% of imports, New Zealand 17.2%, and the United Kingdom 15.4%. Together, these three countries represented 85.3% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

China's import value of raw sheep and lamb skins dropped for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 161.3 million US dollars, down by 31.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 58.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of -25.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.3%)	(32.3%)	(31.0%)	(25.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom were the leading suppliers of raw sheep and lamb skins to China in value terms. Australia accounted for 56.2% of imports, New Zealand for 12.2%, and the United Kingdom for 10.2%. Their combined share reached 78.6% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io