Italy holds the largest share of sheep or lamb skin leather imports in Europe with 54.83% but experienced a decline of 3.97% in 2023. Spain, with a 33.77% share, is gaining traction, showing a significant year-on-year increase of 23.45%. Portugal's import share grew by 41.32%, reaching 2.18%. France, despite having a 4.43% share, saw a decrease of 3.93%. Smaller players like Croatia displayed remarkable growth rates, whereas countries like Greece and Germany faced notable declines of 12.41% and 14.51% respectively.
Future trends to watch include Italy’s potential recovery from its current decline, Spain's continued growth momentum, and potential emerging opportunities in Eastern European countries. Furthermore, sustainable and eco-friendly leather sourcing may influence trade dynamics significantly, encouraging shifts in market shares.
Top countries in Import of Sheep or Lamb Skin Leather Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 54.83 | 2023 | +4.58% | -3.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 33.77 | 2023 | +6.5% | +23.45% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 4.43 | 2023 | +3.35% | -3.93% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2.18 | 2023 | +1.1% | +41.32% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Poland | 1.59 | 2023 | -0.3% | +2.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 1.18 | 2023 | +5.79% | +14.51% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Greece | 0.75 | 2023 | +12.04% | -12.41% | View data |
| 8 | 8 United Kingdom | 0.51 | 2023 | -5.47% | -5.04% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 0.084 | 2023 | +5.44% | +178.31% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 0.024 | 2021 | +196.47% | +7.74% | View data |
