Belarus: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Belarus

The Belarusian lamb and sheep meat market soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Belarus

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 18%. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Belarus rose remarkably to X kg per head, growing by 7.4% on the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 17% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Belarus declined to X heads, dropping by -6.4% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were exported from Belarus; leveling off at 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports amounted to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 44%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Belarus, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan was relatively modest.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price showed perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price decreased by -0.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Jordan.

From 2015 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Russia amounted to -0.1% per year.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of lamb and sheep meat increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 95% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Belarus, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia stood at -12.8%.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Belarus, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by New Zealand ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Russia amounted to -3.9%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+13.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :