Belgium: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Belgium

In 2021, the Belgian sheep and goat meat market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Belgium

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Belgium stood at X kg per head in 2021, increasing by X% on 2020. Overall, the yield indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, sheep and goat meat yield decreased by -X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by X%. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Belgium rose significantly to X heads in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were exported from Belgium; growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Seychelles (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and Seychelles (+X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Belgium worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Seychelles (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Belgium

Sheep and goat meat imports into Belgium rose modestly to X tons in 2021, growing by X% compared with 2020. Overall, imports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest sheep and goat meat supplier to Belgium, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. Spain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Belgium, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-X% per year) and Italy (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform