CIS: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in CIS

In 2021, the CIS lamb and sheep meat market increased by 6.7% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in CIS

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2021 were Russia (X tons), Uzbekistan (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), with a combined 67% share of total production. These countries were followed by Azerbaijan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan, which together accounted for a further 31%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Tajikistan (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in the CIS amounted to X kg per head, remaining constant against 2020 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 3.3%. Over the period under review, the lamb and sheep meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in the CIS; approximately reflecting the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 6.6%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -18.8% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 46%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at 45% of total exports. Armenia (X tons) held a 28% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (19%) and Russia (6.1%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of +12.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat supplying countries in the CIS were Kazakhstan ($X), Armenia ($X) and Moldova ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton), while Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Armenia (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in CIS

In 2021, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -33.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained 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 fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. 78% of total imports in 2021. Azerbaijan (X tons) held a 7.5% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (5.2%) and Kazakhstan (4.9%). Kyrgyzstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of -21.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+49.6%), Kyrgyzstan (+2.3%) and Azerbaijan (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +49.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kazakhstan (-13.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Azerbaijan (+6.7 p.p.), Uzbekistan (+5.2 p.p.), Kazakhstan (+2.6 p.p.) and Kyrgyzstan (+2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Russia (-18.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat in the CIS, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 9.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a 5.5% share.

In Russia, lamb and sheep meat imports plunged by an average annual rate of -21.6% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Uzbekistan (+58.1% per year) and Azerbaijan (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, growing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (+5.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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