Uganda: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in Uganda

The Ugandan sheepskin and lambskin market totaled $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. Sheepskin and lambskin consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in Uganda

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheepskin and lambskin production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in Uganda totaled X kg per head in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The sheepskin and lambskin yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production in Uganda dropped to X heads in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a nine-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports totaled $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons) was the main destination for sheepskin and lambskin exports from Uganda, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Pakistan stood at X%.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) also remains the key foreign market for sheep or lamb skins (without wool) exports from Uganda.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Pakistan totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheepskin and lambskin export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sheepskin and lambskin export price increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Pakistan amounted to X% per year.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports into Uganda

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were imported into Uganda; approximately reflecting 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X tons) was the main supplier of sheepskin and lambskin to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin imports from Tanzania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kenya (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania stood at X%.

In value terms, Tanzania ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kenya ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheepskin and lambskin import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Kenya stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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