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View PricingChina's Import of Lamb and Sheep Meat Reaches Record High of $212M in June 2023
China Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports
In June 2023, the amount of lamb and sheep meat imported into China surged to 47K tons, rising by 31% against May 2023. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from June 2022 to June 2023: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +5.7% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on June 2023 figures, imports increased by +31.4% against May 2023 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $212M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. The total import value increased at an average monthly rate of +3.3% from June 2022 to June 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Lamb and Sheep Meat in China (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2022 | Jul 2022 | Aug 2022 | Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 84.2 | 89.6 | 90.9 | 91.6 | 63.7 | 74.8 | 78.5 | 87.8 | 90.8 | 103 | 114 | 83.0 | 117 |
| Australia | 52.2 | 68.3 | 52.9 | 63.6 | 68.6 | 81.9 | 57.4 | 58.4 | 47.0 | 48.2 | 58.8 | 64.1 | 83.1 |
| Uruguay | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 5.4 | 9.8 | 8.7 |
| Others | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| Total | 143 | 162 | 147 | 158 | 135 | 161 | 141 | 150 | 142 | 156 | 179 | 158 | 212 |
Imports by Country
New Zealand (25K tons), Australia (19K tons) and Uruguay (2K tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to China, with a combined 99% share of total imports.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Uruguay (with a CAGR of +9.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, New Zealand ($117M), Australia ($83M) and Uruguay ($8.7M) appeared to be the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to China, together comprising 99% of total imports.
Among the main suppliers, Uruguay, with a CAGR of +7.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports by Type
In June 2023, frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) (38K tons) constituted the largest type of lamb and sheep meat supplied to China, with a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts (4.4K tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses (3.1K tons), with a 6.7% share.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) totaled +5.5%. With regard to the other supplied products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts (+6.1% per month) and frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses (+6.4% per month).
In value terms, frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) ($168M) constituted the largest type of lamb and sheep meat supplied to China, comprising 80% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts ($22M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses, with a 6.2% share.
Import Prices by Country
In June 2023, the lamb and sheep meat price amounted to $4,498 per ton (CIF, China), with an increase of 1.6% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in May 2023 when the average import price increased by 5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $5,868 per ton in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($4,622 per ton), while the price for Australia ($4,352 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (-1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lamb and sheep meat in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
- Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, by Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
- Exports and Growth, by Product
- Export Prices and Growth, by Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Yield and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
- Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
