How does China, mainland rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered?

China, mainland ranks 3rd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.

Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered rising or falling in China, mainland?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this China, mainland data come from?

The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in China, mainland

Name: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in China, mainland
Creator: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)

China, mainland: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered was 199.56 million An in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

199.56 million An

Change on year

down 3.7%

World rank

3rd

of 234 countries

All-time high

207.16 million An

in 2023

All-time low

5.50 million An

in 1961

Years of data

1961–2024

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in China, mainland, 1961–2024

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in An.

Analysis

In 2024, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered in China, mainland stood at 199.56 million An.

That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 47.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered in China, mainland peaked at 207.16 million An in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.50 million An, in 1961.

China, mainland ranks 3rd of 234 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in China, mainland, year by year

Annual values for Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered in China, mainland, 1961 to 2024.
Year	An	Change
1961	5.50 million An	—
1962	5.50 million An	+0.0%
1963	6.50 million An	+18.2%
1964	7.50 million An	+15.4%
1965	8.30 million An	+10.7%
1966	9.80 million An	+18.1%
1967	10.30 million An	+5.1%
1968	10.80 million An	+4.9%
1969	11.00 million An	+1.9%
1970	11.20 million An	+1.8%
1971	12.10 million An	+8.0%
1972	13.10 million An	+8.3%
1973	14.10 million An	+7.6%
1974	14.50 million An	+2.8%
1975	15.00 million An	+3.4%
1976	14.65 million An	-2.3%
1977	15.55 million An	+6.1%
1978	16.50 million An	+6.1%
1979	19.47 million An	+18.0%
1980	23.62 million An	+21.3%
1981	24.05 million An	+1.8%
1982	24.50 million An	+1.9%
1983	24.90 million An	+1.6%
1984	25.60 million An	+2.8%
1985	25.60 million An	+0.0%
1986	27.00 million An	+5.5%
1987	29.40 million An	+8.9%
1988	34.87 million An	+18.6%
1989	40.82 million An	+17.1%
1990	44.75 million An	+9.6%
1991	50.14 million An	+12.0%
1992	53.08 million An	+5.9%
1993	58.31 million An	+9.8%
1994	63.70 million An	+9.2%
1995	74.69 million An	+17.3%
1996	74.97 million An	+0.4%
1997	85.56 million An	+14.1%
1998	86.94 million An	+1.6%
1999	91.70 million An	+5.5%
2000	101.23 million An	+10.4%
2001	102.90 million An	+1.6%
2002	113.17 million An	+10.0%
2003	116.89 million An	+3.3%
2004	119.19 million An	+2.0%
2005	121.62 million An	+2.0%
2006	129.20 million An	+6.2%
2007	133.55 million An	+3.4%
2008	130.72 million An	-2.1%
2009	125.64 million An	-3.9%
2010	127.94 million An	+1.8%
2011	125.31 million An	-2.1%
2012	127.37 million An	+1.6%
2013	129.66 million An	+1.8%
2014	135.66 million An	+4.6%
2015	138.52 million An	+2.1%
2016	144.26 million An	+4.1%
2017	161.01 million An	+11.6%
2018	162.05 million An	+0.6%
2019	165.57 million An	+2.2%
2020	176.45 million An	+6.6%
2021	194.34 million An	+10.1%
2022	204.92 million An	+5.4%
2023	207.16 million An	+1.1%
2024	199.56 million An	-3.7%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	8.36 million An	5.50 million An	11.00 million An	9
1970s	14.62 million An	11.20 million An	19.47 million An	10
1980s	28.04 million An	23.62 million An	40.82 million An	10
1990s	68.39 million An	44.75 million An	91.70 million An	10
2000s	119.41 million An	101.23 million An	133.55 million An	10
2010s	141.74 million An	125.31 million An	165.57 million An	10
2020s	196.49 million An	176.45 million An	207.16 million An	5

Countries ranked near China, mainland

1 China 199.56 million An compare
1 China 199.56 million An compare
4 India 89.84 million An compare
5 Australia and New Zealand 60.44 million An compare
6 USSR 57.69 million An compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Cattle fat, unrendered — Producing Animals/Slaughtered, annual growth 1.5 % change on previous year (2024)
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Frequently asked questions

What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered in China, mainland?: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered in China, mainland was 199.56 million An in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered recorded in China, mainland?: The highest recorded value was 207.16 million An in 2023.
What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered recorded in China, mainland?: The lowest recorded value was 5.50 million An in 1961.
How does China, mainland rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered?: China, mainland ranks 3rd out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — producing animals/slaughtered rising or falling in China, mainland?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China, mainland data come from?: The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Producing Animals/Slaughtered
Unit: An
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage: 264 places, 14,928 data points, 1961–2024
Last refreshed: 29 October 2026

This dataset provides annual statistics on crop and livestock production across countries and territories. For crops, data are provided on area harvested, production quantities and yields. For livestock, data are provided on animal stocks, numbers of producing and slaughtered animals, and the production of meat, milk, eggs and other livestock products. The dataset also includes information on production quantities for selected processed products, such as vegetable oils, sugar, fibres, beer, wine and major dairy products.