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Raw sheep and lamb skins market in Nepal

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 Nepal demonstrated a clear upward trajectory from 2018 to 2021, growing from 379.8 tons to a peak of 421.0 tons. This period of expansion was followed by a modest contraction in 2022, with the market decreasing to 409.0 tons.

A decisive shift occurred in 2023, as the market volume fell sharply to 266.1 tons, marking a reduction of over 35% from the previous year and concluding the observed period with a significant decline from its earlier highs.

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 Nepal
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Nepal 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Nepal 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Nepal, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Nepal by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Nepal

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

After two consecutive years of growth, Nepal's production of raw sheep and lamb skins declined. In 2020, the country produced 388.4 tonnes, marking a slight decrease of 1.0% compared to the previous year. Production had peaked in 2019 at 392.4 tonnes, following the largest annual increase of 1.5% in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.5%	0.3%	(1.0%)	0.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports raw sheep and lamb skins from Nepal

Exports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2019 at 135 kg, then climbed to 200 kg in 2020, representing a significant increase of 48.1% year-over-year. The peak occurred in 2018 with 11 381 kg, resulting in an 84-fold difference between the high and low points. The sharpest decline was recorded in 2019 at 98.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.0%	(98.8%)	48.1%	(70.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia and China dominated Nepal's exports of raw sheep and lamb skins by volume, together accounting for 96.4% of the total. The remaining share was distributed among various other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export values hit a low in 2019 at 1 186 US dollars, then surged to 11 505 US dollars in 2020, an increase of 870.2% from the previous year. The peak was in 2018 at 59 031 US dollars, creating a 50-fold gap between the highest and lowest points. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 98.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	669.1%	(98.0%)	870.2%	14.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the primary buyer of raw sheep and lamb skins from Nepal in value terms, representing 72.6% of total exports. The rest was spread across a diverse group of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports raw sheep and lamb skins to Nepal

Imports in kind, kg

The data reveals irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes were at their lowest in 2018, then rose to a peak of 196 kg in 2019, showing the largest increase of 117.8%. In 2020, imports fell to 138 kg, down 29.6% year-over-year. The difference between the high and low points was 2.2 times.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Nepal in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	117.8%	(29.6%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Nepal's imports of raw sheep and lamb skins by volume were entirely dependent on India, which accounted for 100.0% of the total.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Import values reached their lowest in 2019 at 243 US dollars, then jumped to 1 234 US dollars in 2020, an increase of 408.2% compared to the previous year. The peak occurred in 2020, resulting in a 5.1-fold gap between the highest and lowest points. The most significant decline was in 2019, falling by 46.1%.

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