Belgium: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Belgium

The Belgian sheep and goat meat market rose markedly to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. 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 Belgium

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Belgium amounted to X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Belgium declined slightly to X heads, waning by X% compared with the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were exported from Belgium; picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Belgium, with a combined X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Belgium worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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, rising by X% against 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 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Belgium

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were imported into Belgium; surging by X% on the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Belgium, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Belgium were New Zealand ($X), France ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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