Argentina: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Argentina

The Argentinian sheep and goat meat market reached $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Argentina

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Argentina totaled X kg per head, almost unchanged from 2021. In general, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average sheep and goat meat yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Argentina reached X heads in 2022, with an increase of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Argentina

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Argentina, together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal, Spain, Vietnam, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Argentina were Spain ($X), Qatar ($X) and Portugal ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Kuwait, Oman, Vietnam, Sweden, the Netherlands, the UK and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Argentina

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to X kg in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a significant expansion. Imports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X kg) was the main supplier of sheep and goat meat to Argentina, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Argentina.

From 2015 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from India was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2015 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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