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Hong Kong SAR, China - Lamb And Sheep Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Nov 16, 2024

Hong Kongs Sees Significant Drop in Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports, Totaling $45M in 2023

Hong Kong Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports

In 2023, imports of lamb and sheep meat into Hong Kong fell to 4.2K tons, leveling off at the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 100%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at 18K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports shrank to $45M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 48%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $85M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.Hong Kong Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Hong Kong (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
New Zealand20.125.016.415.419.322.025.129.026.524.922.0
Australia35.535.012.09.517.515.115.816.724.510.911.3
China12.613.711.69.410.611.710.96.910.56.68.1
United Kingdom3.87.22.71.12.33.63.23.63.82.31.8
Others5.44.51.61.44.93.24.12.61.42.41.4
Total77.485.444.236.954.655.759.158.966.747.044.6

Imports by Country

New Zealand (1.6K tons), Australia (1.3K tons) and China (718 tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Hong Kong, together accounting for 87% of total imports.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of -5.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Hong Kong were New Zealand ($22M), Australia ($11M) and China ($8.1M), together accounting for 93% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, New Zealand, with a CAGR of +0.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Imports by Type

Frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) (2.2K tons), frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts (1.2K tons) and fresh or chilled sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) (328 tons) were the main products of lamb and sheep meat imports to Hong Kong, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Frozen lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts, fresh or chilled sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses and fresh or chilled lamb carcasses and half-carcasses lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 11%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for fresh or chilled sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while purchases for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) ($22M) constituted the largest type of lamb and sheep meat supplied to Hong Kong, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts ($11M), with a 25% share of total imports. It was followed by fresh or chilled sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), with a 17% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the lamb and sheep meat price stood at $10,657 per ton (CIF, Hong Kong), falling by -4.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $11,177 per ton, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ireland ($23,351 per ton), while the price for the UK ($6,908 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for lamb and sheep meat in Hong Kong SAR, 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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    • Per Capita consumption
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      A Quick Overview of Market Performance

      1. KEY FINDINGS
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    3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

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      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Import Supplying Countries

      1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Destinations for Exports

      1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    11. LIST OF TABLES

      1. Key Findings In 2024
      2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012-2024
      8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012-2024
      10. Exports Prices, By Country, 2012-2024

    12. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply Vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      5. Trade Balance, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      6. Trade Balance, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
      9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
      10. Market Size and Growth, by Product
      11. Average Per Capita Consumption, by Product
      12. Exports and Growth, by Product
      13. Export Prices and Growth, by Product
      14. Production Volume and Growth
      15. Yield and Growth
      16. Exports and Growth
      17. Export Prices and Growth
      18. Market Size and Growth
      19. Per Capita Consumption
      20. Imports and Growth
      21. Import Prices
      22. Production, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      23. Production, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      24. Producing Animals: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      25. Yield: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      26. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      27. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      28. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      29. Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      30. Imports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      31. Import Prices, by Country, 2012-2024
      32. Exports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      33. Exports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
      34. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2024
      35. Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      36. Exports, in Value Terms, by Country, 2012-2024
      37. Export Prices, by Country, 2012-2024

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