Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) in Japan
Japan: Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production (sheep Production) was 39.3 t in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — Production in Japan, 1961–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t.
Analysis
Japan recorded 39.3 t for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Japan peaked at 305 t in 1961 and was at its lowest, 4 t, in 1975.
Japan ranks 181st of 234 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
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 Japan, year by year
| Year | t | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 305 t | — |
| 1962 | 202 t | -33.8% |
| 1963 | 170 t | -15.8% |
| 1964 | 120 t | -29.4% |
| 1965 | 88 t | -26.7% |
| 1966 | 60 t | -31.8% |
| 1967 | 40 t | -33.3% |
| 1968 | 30 t | -25.0% |
| 1969 | 25 t | -16.7% |
| 1970 | 22 t | -12.0% |
| 1971 | 11 t | -50.0% |
| 1972 | 11 t | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 7 t | -36.4% |
| 1974 | 7 t | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 4 t | -42.9% |
| 1976 | 4 t | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 6.09 t | +52.2% |
| 1978 | 5.57 t | -8.5% |
| 1979 | 5.74 t | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 7.13 t | +24.2% |
| 1981 | 8.53 t | +19.6% |
| 1982 | 12.88 t | +51.0% |
| 1983 | 17.23 t | +33.8% |
| 1984 | 19.84 t | +15.1% |
| 1985 | 24.88 t | +25.4% |
| 1986 | 30.28 t | +21.7% |
| 1987 | 36.89 t | +21.8% |
| 1988 | 35.67 t | -3.3% |
| 1989 | 38.28 t | +7.3% |
| 1990 | 43.33 t | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 41.06 t | -5.2% |
| 1992 | 42.11 t | +2.6% |
| 1993 | 41.93 t | -0.4% |
| 1994 | 41.41 t | -1.2% |
| 1995 | 36.19 t | -12.6% |
| 1996 | 31.84 t | -12.0% |
| 1997 | 28.54 t | -10.4% |
| 1998 | 26.97 t | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 23.32 t | -13.5% |
| 2000 | 19.49 t | -16.4% |
| 2001 | 20.53 t | +5.3% |
| 2002 | 19.66 t | -4.2% |
| 2003 | 17.57 t | -10.6% |
| 2004 | 21.4 t | +21.8% |
| 2005 | 21.92 t | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 18.1 t | -17.4% |
| 2007 | 18.27 t | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 22.27 t | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 24.88 t | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 26.1 t | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 27.84 t | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 28.71 t | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 29.06 t | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 29.61 t | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 29.76 t | +0.5% |
| 2016 | 30.72 t | +3.2% |
| 2017 | 31.91 t | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 32.18 t | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 31.85 t | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 31.99 t | +0.4% |
| 2021 | 36.18 t | +13.1% |
| 2022 | 37.09 t | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 38.19 t | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 39.3 t | +2.9% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 39.3 t is below the median for high income countries, which is 757.04 t, 5% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Japan's 39.3 t is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 78.84 t, 50% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 115.56 t | 25 t | 305 t | 9 |
| 1970s | 8.34 t | 4 t | 22 t | 10 |
| 1980s | 23.16 t | 7.13 t | 38.28 t | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.67 t | 23.32 t | 43.33 t | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.41 t | 17.57 t | 24.88 t | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.77 t | 26.1 t | 32.18 t | 10 |
| 2020s | 36.55 t | 31.99 t | 39.3 t | 5 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More agriculture & rural data for Japan
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.5564 % 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 0.0345 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate -0.6075 % 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 0.0369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 10.95 % change on previous year (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0096 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 323.87 current US$ per person (2024)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -1.89 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Japan?
- Raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production in Japan was 39.3 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 Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 305 t in 1961.
- What is the lowest raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 t in 1975.
- How does Japan rank for raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production?
- Japan ranks 181st out of 234 countries with data for 2024.
- Is raw hides and skins of sheep or lambs — production rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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.