Central Asia: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Central Asia

The Central Asian sheep and goat meat market totaled $X in 2022, increasing 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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Central Asia

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Mongolia (X tons), Kazakhstan (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Central Asia stood at X kg per head, surging by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the sheep and goat meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Central Asia; increasing by X% compared with 2021. This number 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in Central Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mongolia (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

Kazakhstan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep and goat meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mongolia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the largest sheep and goat meat supplier in Central Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mongolia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Mongolia stood at $X per ton.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in Central Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were imported in Central Asia; jumping by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the one major importers of sheep and goat meat, namely Uzbekistan, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep and goat meat imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep and goat meat in Central Asia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Uzbekistan totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Central Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Uzbekistan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Uzbekistan amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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