U.S. - Sheep And Goat Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Sheep And Goat Meat Prices in the United States

U.S. Sheep And Goat Meat Import Price per Ton in June 2022

In June 2022, the sheep and goat meat price per ton amounted to $10.8K (CIF, US), surging by 12% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to June 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 an increase of 17% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in June 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($13.7K per ton), while the price for Mexico ($8.0K per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Sheep And Goat Meat Import Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplied products. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was lamb and sheep meat ($10.5K per ton), while the price for goat meat totaled $7.7K per ton.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by lamb and sheep meat (+2.3%).

U.S. Sheep And Goat Meat Imports

In August 2022, the amount of sheep and goat meat imported into the United States reduced to 13K tons, which is down by -7.6% compared with the previous month's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when imports increased by 46% month-to-month.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports fell to $129M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. In general, imports recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 with an increase of 72% m-o-m. As a result, imports reached the peak of $166M. From April 2022 to August 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

U.S. Sheep And Goat Meat Imports by Type

In August 2022, lamb and sheep meat (12K tons) was the main type of sheep and goat meat supplied to the United States, with a 94% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, goat meat (715 tons), more than tenfold.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of lamb and sheep meat amounted to -1.9%.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat ($123M) constituted the largest type of sheep and goat meat supplied to the United States, comprising 96% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by goat meat ($5.5M), with a 4.3% share of total imports.

U.S. Sheep And Goat Meat Imports by Country

In June 2022, Australia (9.4K tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the United States, with a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (3K tons), threefold.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Australia totaled -7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+6.7% per month) and Mexico (+9.7% per month).

In value terms, Australia ($95M) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the United States, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($42M), with a 30% share of total imports.

From January 2022 to June 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at -2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+7.4% per month) and Mexico (+11.2% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for sheep and goat meat in the U.S.. 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 1017 - Goat meat
  • FCL 977 - Meat of sheep

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

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

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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  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
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    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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