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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in CIS

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"CIS" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Belarus

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Moldova

Russia

Tajikistan

Uzbekistan

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the CIS market for raw sheep and lamb skins remained relatively stable, with volume easing slightly from 87.6 thousand tonnes to 85.4 thousand tonnes. This was influenced by a persistent shortage of raw materials for tanneries and the high profitability of exporting raw skins, which limited domestic availability. However, steady imports from Kazakhstan and Belarus helped stabilize overall supplies.

The market expanded sharply in 2020 and 2021, reaching a peak of 109.4 thousand tonnes in 2021. This growth was primarily driven by government support measures for meat processing plants and tanneries, which increased the supply of skins to the domestic market. Stable imports from neighboring countries further supported the market during this period.

In 2022, market volume contracted to 84.0 thousand tonnes following the introduction of Western sanctions, which disrupted export flows to the EU and affected production and import dynamics. State procurement orders for raw skins and requirements for meat processors to supply skins to domestic tanneries aimed to support the internal market. By 2023, the market recovered to 87.9 thousand tonnes, supported by rising consumption of leather goods that stimulated demand for raw skins.

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 CIS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in CIS in kind, 2018-2023, K t
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. 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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 CIS

In kind, 2017-2020, K 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

After a two-year decline, CIS production of raw sheep and lamb skins rebounded. In 2020, the CIS produced 103.6 K t of raw sheep and lamb skins, representing a 31.4% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 26.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 8.2%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 78.8 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 2.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.0%)	(2.7%)	31.4%	8.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from CIS

Exports in kind, t

CIS exports of raw sheep and lamb skins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 517 t, down 50.1% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 54%, with an average annual decline of 22.8%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 1 277 t, which also saw the largest increase of 13.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	13.6%	(18.8%)	(50.1%)	(22.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the primary market for CIS exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in volume terms, accounting for 71.9% of total flows. The remaining volume was distributed among numerous other destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

CIS exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 1 145 K $ US, a decrease of 15.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 33.8%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 12.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	(18.9%)	(15.4%)	(12.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey remained the main destination for CIS exports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms, accounting for 85.4% of total exports. The remaining value was distributed among other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to CIS

Imports in kind, t

CIS imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in volume terms declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled approximately 2 472 t, a sharp decrease of 67.8% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 69.1%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 32.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	(3.4%)	(67.8%)	(32.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia dominated CIS imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in volume terms, accounting for 86.1% of total flows. The remaining volume was shared among a large number of minor partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Imports reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 4.7-fold difference between these years. In 2020, CIS imports of raw sheep and lamb skins totaled 1 589 K $ US, marking a dramatic year-on-year drop of 78.8%. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 7 504 K $ US, which also saw the largest increase of 27.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.1%	27.9%	(78.8%)	(33.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia remained the dominant partner for CIS imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value terms, with a share of 84.4% of total flows. Other markets accounted for the remaining volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io