Australia and Oceania: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Australia and Oceania

The sheep and goat meat market in Australia and Oceania rose notably to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Australia and Oceania

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production reduced slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons).

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Australia (with a CAGR of X%).

The average sheep and goat meat yield dropped to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% on 2021. Overall, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Australia and Oceania amounted to X heads, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in Australia and Oceania

In 2022, the amount of sheep and goat meat exported in Australia and Oceania declined slightly to X tons, approximately equating 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) represented the major exporter of sheep and goat meat in Australia and Oceania, constituting X% of total export.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Australia (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Australia ($X) and New Zealand ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Australia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%).

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in Australia and Oceania

Sheep and goat meat imports stood at X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Papua New Guinea (X tons) represented the largest importer of sheep and goat meat, creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Fiji (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and Tonga (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports. Samoa (X tons), French Polynesia (X tons) and American Samoa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Papua New Guinea experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sheep and goat meat. At the same time, American Samoa (X%), Tonga (X%), New Zealand (X%) and Fiji (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, American Samoa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Australia and Oceania, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. French Polynesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Samoa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of New Zealand (X p.p.), Fiji (X p.p.) and Tonga (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Samoa (X p.p.) and Papua New Guinea (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat importing markets in Australia and Oceania were Papua New Guinea ($X), Fiji ($X) and New Zealand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. French Polynesia, Tonga, Samoa and American Samoa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

American Samoa, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Australia and Oceania stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was French Polynesia ($X per ton), while Papua New Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Fiji (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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