Brazil: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Brazil

In 2021, the Brazilian lamb and sheep meat market increased by 4.8% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Brazil

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Brazil totaled X kg per head in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield reached the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Brazil was estimated at X heads in 2021, approximately equating the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 5.6%. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of lamb and sheep meat exported from Brazil reached X tons, surging by 13% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 31,337%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 22,291% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Hong Kong SAR (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Brazil, with a combined 59% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +577.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Marshall Islands ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 46% share of total exports.

Marshall Islands, with a CAGR of +1,527.8%, saw 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 lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -11.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 1.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Liberia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Liberia (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -4.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 38% against the previous year. 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, lamb and sheep meat imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Uruguay (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Brazil, with a 85% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Uruguay exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Chile (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Uruguay amounted to -5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+10.7% per year) and Argentina (-2.8% per year).

In value terms, Uruguay ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Brazil, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Uruguay stood at -2.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Chile (+9.4% per year) and Argentina (-3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uruguay (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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