Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in China

China: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 592,771 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
592,771 t
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
1st
of 234 countries
All-time high
608,238 t
in 2023
All-time low
12,347 t
in 1962
Years of data
64
1961–2024

Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in China, 1961–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in China is 592,771 t, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.5% on the previous year and up 21.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in China peaked at 608,238 t in 2023 and was at its lowest, 12,347 t, in 1962.

China ranks 1st 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 — Production (sheep Production) in China, year by year

Annual values for Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in China, 1961 to 2024.
Year t Change
1961 12,347 t —
1962 12,347 t -0.0%
1963 14,592 t +18.2%
1964 16,837 t +15.4%
1965 19,082 t +13.3%
1966 22,449 t +17.6%
1967 23,572 t +5.0%
1968 24,694 t +4.8%
1969 25,143 t +1.8%
1970 25,818 t +2.7%
1971 28,079 t +8.8%
1972 30,306 t +7.9%
1973 32,551 t +7.4%
1974 33,674 t +3.4%
1975 35,694 t +6.0%
1976 34,796 t -2.5%
1977 37,041 t +6.5%
1978 39,286 t +6.1%
1979 46,245 t +17.7%
1980 56,122 t +21.4%
1981 57,245 t +2.0%
1982 61,735 t +7.8%
1983 64,429 t +4.4%
1984 67,347 t +4.5%
1985 67,349 t +0.0%
1986 72,295 t +7.3%
1987 78,580 t +8.7%
1988 92,491 t +17.7%
1989 110,003 t +18.9%
1990 123,021 t +11.8%
1991 137,840 t +12.0%
1992 145,919 t +5.9%
1993 160,286 t +9.8%
1994 175,102 t +9.2%
1995 202,041 t +15.4%
1996 224,490 t +11.1%
1997 267,143 t +19.0%
1998 278,143 t +4.1%
1999 287,713 t +3.4%
2000 302,402 t +5.1%
2001 311,183 t +2.9%
2002 324,579 t +4.3%
2003 353,430 t +8.9%
2004 381,137 t +7.8%
2005 400,783 t +5.2%
2006 421,013 t +5.0%
2007 441,564 t +4.9%
2008 450,220 t +2.0%
2009 457,307 t +1.6%
2010 464,852 t +1.6%
2011 455,624 t -2.0%
2012 463,111 t +1.6%
2013 469,294 t +1.3%
2014 489,593 t +4.3%
2015 503,675 t +2.9%
2016 526,939 t +4.6%
2017 539,327 t +2.4%
2018 543,907 t +0.8%
2019 558,171 t +2.6%
2020 563,649 t +1.0%
2021 588,567 t +4.4%
2022 600,533 t +2.0%
2023 608,238 t +1.3%
2024 592,771 t -2.5%

China compared with similar countries

  • China's 592,771 t is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 388.65 t, 1525.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
  • China's 592,771 t is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.84 t, 7519.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 19,007 t 12,347 t 25,143 t 9
1970s 34,349 t 25,818 t 46,245 t 10
1980s 72,760 t 56,122 t 110,003 t 10
1990s 200,170 t 123,021 t 287,713 t 10
2000s 384,362 t 302,402 t 457,307 t 10
2010s 501,449 t 455,624 t 558,171 t 10
2020s 590,752 t 563,649 t 608,238 t 5

Countries ranked near China

  1. 1 China, mainland 592,771 t compare
  2. 1 China 592,771 t compare
  3. 4 Australia and New Zealand 285,819 t compare

See the full ranking of 264 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in China?
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in China was 592,771 t in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 608,238 t in 2023.
What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 12,347 t in 1962.
How does China rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
China ranks 1st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is up 21.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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 — Production. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production
Unit
t
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
264 places, 14,710 data points, 1961–2024
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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.