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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Libya

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for raw sheep and lamb skins in Libya expanded from 5 104 t in 2018 to 5 963 t in 2020, representing a cumulative growth of nearly 17%. This upward trend reversed in 2021 and 2022, with the market contracting to 4 985 t, before recovering to 5 704 t in 2023.

In value terms, the market's size demonstrated a different trajectory, declining from $6.9 million in 2018 to $4.3 million in 2023. The most pronounced drop occurred in 2022 when the market value fell to $3.9 million, despite a partial rebound in volume the following year.

In 2024, market conditions were influenced by a sharp 25-40% increase in fertilizer prices linked to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which raised feed costs for sheep farmers. Concurrently, local livestock markets in municipalities like Al Khums and Gharyan were closed due to foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks, affecting the supply chain 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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Libya
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Libya 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, 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Libya 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Libya in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Libya by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Libya, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Libya 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, 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 Libya

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

Libya's production of raw sheep and lamb skins declined after two years of growth. In 2019, output reached its peak at 6,962 tonnes, marking a 3.4% increase from the previous year. However, by 2020, production had fallen to 6,659 tonnes, representing a 4.3% decrease compared to 2019.

Annual dynamics of production in Libya in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	3.4%	(4.3%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Libya's production of raw sheep and lamb skins declined for the second consecutive year. In 2018, output reached its highest value at 9,080 thousand US dollars, reflecting a 24.6% increase from 2017. The following year, in 2019, production experienced its largest decline of 24.4%. By 2020, production had dropped to 5,432 thousand US dollars, which is 20.9% lower than in 2019. Overall, between 2017 and 2020, production decreased by 25.5%, averaging an annual decline of 9.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Libya in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	24.6%	(24.4%)	(20.9%)	(9.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Libya

Exports in kind, t

Libya's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes stood at 696 tonnes, showing a dramatic 52.3% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 74.4%, with an average annual decline of 36.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(40.0%)	(10.5%)	(52.3%)	(36.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey and Italy were the dominant buyers of raw sheep and lamb skins from Libya, together accounting for 81.5% of total exports in volume. Other partners made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Libya's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export value stood at 568 thousand US dollars, marking a 60.5% drop compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 80.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of -42.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.0%)	(34.6%)	(60.5%)	(42.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy and Turkey remained the main buyers of raw sheep and lamb skins from Libya, together representing 87.0% of total exports in value. The rest 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 Libya in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Libya

Imports in kind, t

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom dominated Libya's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in volume, accounting for 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017 to 2020, Libya's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins in value were heavily concentrated on the United Kingdom, which represented 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io