Cuba: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Cuba

In 2021, the Cuban lamb and sheep meat market increased by 38% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +87.5% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Cuba

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +95.8% against 2018 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Cuba skyrocketed to X kg per head, increasing by 32% compared with 2020. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Cuba amounted to X heads, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 8.6% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Cuba

In 2021, the amount of lamb and sheep meat exported from Cuba totaled X kg, almost unchanged from the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports totaled $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Luxembourg (X kg) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Cuba, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Luxembourg was relatively modest.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Luxembourg was relatively modest.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Cuba

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 317% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 276%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Canada (X kg) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Cuba, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Chile (with a CAGR of +46.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Cuba were Spain ($X), Chile ($X) and Canada ($X), together comprising 65% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of +34.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 3.7% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the price for Chile ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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