Australia: Prepared Sheep Leather Market 2020

Prepared Sheep Leather Exports

Exports from Australia

In 2018, approx. X square meters of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared were exported from Australia; rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather exports, however, continue to indicate a deep drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports attained their peak figure at X square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather exports attained their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters) was the main destination for prepared sheep leather exports from Australia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather exports to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Fiji (X square meters), twofold. New Zealand (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume to China stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Fiji (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) remains the key foreign market for prepared sheep leather exports from Australia, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value to China amounted to -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather export price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the prepared sheep leather export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared attained their peak level and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was France ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Sri Lanka ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Prepared Sheep Leather Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2018, the imports of sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared into Australia stood at X square meters, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, prepared sheep leather imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, prepared sheep leather imports continue to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, prepared sheep leather imports reached their peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to Australia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, prepared sheep leather imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the Netherlands (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Italy amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of prepared sheep leather to Australia, comprising X% of total prepared sheep leather imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and New Zealand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average prepared sheep leather import price amounted to $X per square meter, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the prepared sheep leather import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for sheep or lamb skin leather, prepared reached their peak figure at $X per square meter in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Pakistan ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform