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Qatar - Lamb And Sheep Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Apr 16, 2024

Import of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Qatar Drops Dramatically to $124M in 2023

Qatar Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports

In 2023, imports of lamb and sheep meat into Qatar contracted rapidly to 20K tons, dropping by -15.8% against the year before. In general, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2013 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +3.2% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at 31K tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports dropped remarkably to $124M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 57%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $221M. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.Qatar Lamb and Sheep Meat Imports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYImport Value of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Qatar (million USD)
20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Australia50.283.894.796.311319617616264.556.050.6
TanzaniaN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A9.424.420.5
South Africa0.10.31.40.70.10.10.14.69.330.919.5
LebanonN/AN/AN/AN/A0.2N/A0.10.10.10.77.4
India8.610.011.79.79.310.29.05.16.37.16.6
SpainN/AN/AN/A1.12.42.14.28.711.414.55.0
Pakistan3.72.62.21.51.02.13.24.65.43.74.3
New Zealand5.14.27.75.34.82.62.71.92.02.01.1
Sudan2.84.04.84.76.04.92.23.56.54.10.7
Others3.43.85.23.54.62.94.24.510.422.77.9
Total73.9109128123141221202195125166124

Imports by Country

In 2023, Australia (7.8K tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Qatar, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (3.5K tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by South Africa (2.7K tons), with a 14% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia stood at +1.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+883.6% per year) and South Africa (+72.0% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($51M) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Qatar, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($21M), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a 16% share.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (+930.1% per year) and South Africa (+71.7% per year).

Imports by Type

Fresh or chilled lamb carcasses and half-carcasses (11K tons), fresh or chilled sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses (5.5K tons) and frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses) (2K tons) were the main products of lamb and sheep meat imports to Qatar, together comprising 88% of total imports. Frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts and fresh or chilled sheep (including lamb) boneless cuts lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2013 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for frozen sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses (with a CAGR of +16.7%), while purchases for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, fresh or chilled lamb carcasses and half-carcasses ($70M) constituted the largest type of lamb and sheep meat supplied to Qatar, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by fresh or chilled sheep (excluding lamb) carcasses and half-carcasses ($27M), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by frozen sheep (including lamb) cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), with a 9% share.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the lamb and sheep meat price stood at $6,336 per ton (CIF, Qatar), shrinking by -11.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $7,154 per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($10,327 per ton), while the price for Spain ($3,503 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+4.7%), 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 Qatar. 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.

Product coverage:

  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

Country coverage:

  • Qatar

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  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  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

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
    4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    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
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  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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