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Lamb and Sheep Meat - World's Largest Markets
Rating | Country |
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1 | China |
2 | Algeria |
3 | Iran |
4 | Sudan |
5 | Pakistan |
In value terms, China led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Algeria. It was followed by Iran.
From 2019 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in China stood at -10.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+3.2% per year) and Iran (+13.9% per year).
Lamb and Sheep Meat Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
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USD per ton | ||||
New Zealand | 6586 | 6318 | 2150 | -42.9% |
Uruguay | 5699 | 5221 | 4377 | -12.4% |
Spain | 5133 | 5428 | 6310 | 10.9% |
Australia | 5747 | 5849 | 6919 | 9.7% |
France | 6479 | 6896 | 8432 | 14.1% |
Ireland | 6449 | 6895 | 8610 | 15.5% |
Netherlands | 8534 | 8707 | 10223 | 9.4% |
Average | 6068 | 6205 | 5924 | -1.2% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($10,223 per ton), while New Zealand ($2,150 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
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USD per ton | ||||
Germany | 9093 | 8933 | 10133 | 5.6% |
Belgium | 9367 | 9115 | 9921 | 2.9% |
Netherlands | 9229 | 9317 | 9739 | 2.7% |
France | 5993 | 6635 | 8310 | 17.8% |
South Korea | 7542 | 7770 | 7657 | 0.8% |
Italy | 5959 | 6382 | 7385 | 11.3% |
Jordan | 6423 | 6345 | 6384 | -0.3% |
United Arab Emirates | 6284 | 6379 | 6327 | 0.3% |
Taiwan (Chinese) | 5557 | 5887 | 5725 | 1.5% |
Saudi Arabia | 5785 | 5585 | 5641 | -1.3% |
Malaysia | 5217 | 5482 | 5366 | 1.4% |
China | 4740 | 4776 | 4758 | 0.2% |
Canada | 7503 | 7481 | 1673 | -52.8% |
Average | 6100 | 6228 | 5923 | -1.5% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($10,133 per ton), while Canada ($1,673 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2019 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Lamb and Sheep Meat - Top Importers
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
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billion USD | ||||
China | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.8 | -1.8% |
France | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 26.8% |
Germany | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | -10.0% |
United Arab Emirates | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -3.9% |
Netherlands | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -1.4% |
In value terms, China ($1.8B) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat worldwide, comprising 33% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($842M), with a 16% share of global imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 5.9% share.
From 2019 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at -1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: France (+26.8% per year) and Germany (-10.0% per year).
Lamb and Sheep Meat - Top Exporters
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
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billion USD | ||||
Australia | 2.8 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 4.6% |
New Zealand | 2.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | -45.5% |
Ireland | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 13.1% |
France | 0.06 | 0.05 | 0.4 | 136.1% |
Spain | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 31.2% |
Lamb and Sheep Meat - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for lamb and sheep meat worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2021 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Lamb and Sheep Meat - Top Companies
JBS S/A, Tyson Foods, Inc., Micarna SA, Rudolf Schär AG, Mérat & Cie. AG, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., Jbs USA Holdings, LLC, NH FOODS LTD., Smithfield Foods, Inc., Hormel Foods Corporation, Henan Shuanghui Investment and Development Co., Ltd., Jbs USA Food Company, Ernst Sutter AG, SULAI AG, Seaboard Corporation, Marfrig Global Foods S/A., AUSTRALIAN CONSOLIDATED FOOD INVESTMENTS PTY LIMITED, PRIMO MEATS PTY LTD, IMPOSETE PTY LTD, PRIMO RETAIL PTY LTD
Lamb and Sheep Meat - Product Coverage
- HS 020410 - Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, fresh or chilled
- HS 020421 - Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled
- HS 020422 - Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), fresh or chilled
- HS 020423 - Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, fresh or chilled
- HS 020430 - Meat; of sheep, lamb carcasses and half-carcasses, frozen
- HS 020441 - Meat; of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), frozen
- HS 020442 - Meat; of sheep (including lamb), cuts with bone in (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses), frozen
- HS 020443 - Meat; of sheep (including lamb), boneless cuts, frozen
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for lamb and sheep meat. 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:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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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 Edition PRO
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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)
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY: 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
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORT
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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
- LOW-COST 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
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE 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)
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD BY COUNTRY: 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) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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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) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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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, by Country, 2022–2024
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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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)
- Consumption, by Country, 2024
- 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)
- Production, in Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Producing Animals, by Country, 2024
- Producing Animals, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Yield, by Country: 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Import Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- 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: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, in Value Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Export Prices, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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Global lamb and sheep meat consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, remaining stable against the previous year level.
In 2015, the country with the largest volume of the lamb and sheep meat output was China (X thousand tons), accounting for X% of global production.
New Zealand continued its dominance in the global lamb and sheep meat trade. In 2014, New Zealand exported X thousand tons of lamb and sheep meat totaling X million USD, X% over the previous year. Its primary trading partner was China, where i
Global goat meat consumption amounted to X thousand tons in 2015, leveling off at the previous year level.
Global goat meat market production was estimated at X thousand tons in 2015, which was X thousand tons more than in 2014. There was an annual increase of +X% in physical terms and +X% in value terms for the period from 2007 to 2015. In v
From 2007 to 2015, exports on the global goat meat market decreased to X million USD. In physical terms, they stood at X thousand tons in 2015, X thousand tons down on the previous year.
In 2015, the value of total imports on the global goat meat market stood at X million USD. In physical terms, the total volume of goat meat decreased to X thousand tons in 2015, X thousand tons (X%) less than the previous year.
The global goat meat market had total revenues of X million USD in 2015, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +X% from 2007 to 2015. In physical terms, the market showed an increase of +X% over the period under review. Finall
Despite the fall of global prices on the meat products market, due to weakening demand from both oil-exporting and developing countries, the goat meat price, in contrast, has peaked. The relatively nascent international trade in goat meat is the reason