Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in India
India: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 196,200 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in India, 1961–2024
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 India is 196,200 t, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 144.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in India peaked at 196,200 t in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18,587 t, in 1961.
India ranks 6th 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 India, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 18,587 t | — |
| 1962 | 21,502 t | +15.7% |
| 1963 | 21,684 t | +0.8% |
| 1964 | 22,049 t | +1.7% |
| 1965 | 22,231 t | +0.8% |
| 1966 | 22,268 t | +0.2% |
| 1967 | 22,286 t | +0.1% |
| 1968 | 22,231 t | -0.2% |
| 1969 | 21,867 t | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 21,684 t | -0.8% |
| 1971 | 20,956 t | -3.4% |
| 1972 | 20,044 t | -4.3% |
| 1973 | 20,227 t | +0.9% |
| 1974 | 20,409 t | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 20,682 t | +1.3% |
| 1976 | 20,773 t | +0.4% |
| 1977 | 20,864 t | +0.4% |
| 1978 | 21,539 t | +3.2% |
| 1979 | 22,231 t | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 23,361 t | +5.1% |
| 1981 | 24,108 t | +3.2% |
| 1982 | 28,791 t | +19.4% |
| 1983 | 27,880 t | -3.2% |
| 1984 | 27,151 t | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 26,604 t | -2.0% |
| 1986 | 26,240 t | -1.4% |
| 1987 | 25,876 t | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 26,422 t | +2.1% |
| 1989 | 26,969 t | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 27,516 t | +2.0% |
| 1991 | 28,416 t | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 28,962 t | +1.9% |
| 1993 | 29,691 t | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 30,420 t | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 31,148 t | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 31,876 t | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 32,824 t | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 33,146 t | +1.0% |
| 1999 | 33,505 t | +1.1% |
| 2000 | 33,863 t | +1.1% |
| 2001 | 34,222 t | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 34,580 t | +1.0% |
| 2003 | 35,122 t | +1.6% |
| 2004 | 36,398 t | +3.6% |
| 2005 | 37,675 t | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 39,116 t | +3.8% |
| 2007 | 40,562 t | +3.7% |
| 2008 | 45,603 t | +12.4% |
| 2009 | 48,038 t | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 55,728 t | +16.0% |
| 2011 | 60,196 t | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 64,435 t | +7.0% |
| 2013 | 74,296 t | +15.3% |
| 2014 | 80,342 t | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 89,098 t | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 96,979 t | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 104,924 t | +8.2% |
| 2018 | 102,954 t | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 116,806 t | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 134,114 t | +14.8% |
| 2021 | 145,793 t | +8.7% |
| 2022 | 155,861 t | +6.9% |
| 2023 | 173,331 t | +11.2% |
| 2024 | 196,200 t | +13.2% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 196,200 t is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,614 t, 121.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- India's 196,200 t is above the median for South Asia, which is 392.2 t, 500.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 21,634 t | 18,587 t | 22,286 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 20,941 t | 20,044 t | 22,231 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 26,340 t | 23,361 t | 28,791 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 30,750 t | 27,516 t | 33,505 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 38,518 t | 33,863 t | 48,038 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 84,576 t | 55,728 t | 116,806 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 161,060 t | 134,114 t | 196,200 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 4 Australia and New Zealand 285,819 t compare
- 5 Australia 203,991 t compare
- 7 Türkiye 92,644 t compare
- 7 Turkey 92,644 t compare
- 9 New Zealand 81,828 t compare
More agriculture & rural data for India
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.124 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.1139 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.0953 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.121 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual -2.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1623 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 438.73 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 0.4067 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in India?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in India was 196,200 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 196,200 t in 2024.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,587 t in 1961.
- How does India rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- India ranks 6th out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 144.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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About this data
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.