Czech Republic: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Czech Republic

The Czech lamb and sheep meat market fell modestly to $X in 2021, reducing by -4.1% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by 6%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Czech Republic

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in the Czech Republic was estimated at X kg per head, flattening at 2020. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by 4.7% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in the Czech Republic; which is down by -7.1% against 2020 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.9% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from the Czech Republic

In 2021, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -8.7% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 112% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 72% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from the Czech Republic, with a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Slovakia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Hungary (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany stood at +58.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-4.8% per year) and Hungary (+46.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from the Czech Republic, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Hungary, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +64.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Slovakia (-3.6% per year) and Hungary (+51.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Slovenia (+15.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into the Czech Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -2.2% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -36.4% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to the Czech Republic, with a 50% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. New Zealand (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Netherlands stood at +25.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.7% per year) and New Zealand (-16.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to the Czech Republic, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands amounted to +27.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+2.0% per year) and New Zealand (-15.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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