02 · Supplying the leather world
Skins & hides exports
Sheepskins, lambskins, calf skins, hides, goat, kangaroo and deer skins from Australia and New Zealand, for tanneries and leather makers worldwide.
Australia’s skin & hide exports: USD 1.14b
01 · Skin exports
A strong track record in skins & hides
One World Company has a strong track record exporting Australian and New Zealand sheepskins, lambskins, hides and wool to leather and textile industries around the world.
Our executives have worked in the industry for over 30 years and have built an enviable reputation as a leading global supplier of skins and hides. Our skins and hides are quality-assured under long-term contracts with selected producers and abattoirs.
Sheep & lamb skin categories
- New season spring lambskinsUnshorn lambs
- Shorn lambskinsShorn at least once
- Crossbred lambskinsFor nappa leather production
- SheepskinsSkins from mature sheep
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Lambskins
Unshorn spring lambskins and shorn lambskins, in standard and XL jumbo selections. Wool length from 6 mm (¼″) to 50 mm+ (2″+).
Unshorn (spring)
Available August to January
For decorative rugs, car seat covers and double-face garments. The finest wool skins suit mouton production.
Shorn
From lambs whose long wool has been shorn
For double-face garments, mouton, footwear, cushions, underlays, car seat covers and nappa leather.
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Sheepskins
Drum-salted Australian and New Zealand sheepskins, exported all around the world. Sheepskins come from mature sheep and are available all year; wool length depends on the season and the time of shearing.
Contract
Official International Hides & Skins Contract No. 6
Availability
All year round
Selected for tanneries making
- Double-face garments
- Mouton
- Home decoration
- Car seat covers
- Paint applicators
- Buffing pads
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Calf skins
Wet-salted calf skins from Australia and New Zealand. Calves are available throughout the year, and most calf skins are available for export from July to October.
| Selection | Weight | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Slinks | 1.4+ kg | 1.8–2.0 kg |
| Lights | 1.5–2.4 kg | 1.9–2.2 kg |
| Heavy | 2.5–5.0 kg | 3.0–3.2 kg |
| Jersey | 1.5+ kg | 1.9–2.2 kg |
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Drum-salted & wet blue hides
Unfleshed conventional hides, drum-salted. Every grade in the table is also exported as wet blue.
| Hide | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Ox / heifer | 14/18 | 16/17 |
| Ox / heifer | 18/23 | 20/22 |
| Ox / heifer | 23/27 | 25/26 |
| Cow / ox | 23/27 | 24/26 |
| Cow / ox | 27/35 | 30/32 |
| Dairy cows | 14/25 | 20/21 |
| Steer | 27/35 | 32/33 |
| Steer | 35+ | 41/42 |
| Bulls | 35+ | 43/45 |
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Goat skins
Drum-salted goat skins, selected to suit tanners’ requirements. Most Australian goats are feral goats. Selection is 80/20 (I/II), and skins are exported on wooden pallets in 20 ft FCL.
| Size | Range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 3–5 sq ft | 4.0–4.25 sq ft |
| Medium | 5–7 sq ft | 6.0–6.25 sq ft |
| Large | 7+ sq ft | 7.5–8.0 sq ft |
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Kangaroo & deer skins
Kangaroo skins in four size grades, also exported pickled, and Australian and New Zealand deer skins.
| Grade | Size |
|---|---|
| Small | 3–5 sq ft |
| Medium | 5–7 sq ft |
| Large | 7–9 sq ft |
| Extra large | 9+ sq ft |
| Grade | Average |
|---|---|
| Under 10 sq ft | 7/8 sq ft |
| Over 10 sq ft | 12/14 sq ft |
| Over 15 sq ft | 17/19 sq ft |
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World exports of skins & wool
Raw skins & hides
Global industry
USD 36b
USD 1.14b
Australia, 7th largest supplier
USD 466m
New Zealand, 19th
Wool
Global industry
USD 14b
USD 2.2b
Australia, 3rd largest supplier
USD 672m
New Zealand, 4th
Providing quality products and individualised services
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