Ethiopia: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian sheep and goat meat market rose to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Ethiopia

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Ethiopia dropped to X kg per head, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then dropped in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Ethiopia rose rapidly to X heads, growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Ethiopia

Sheep and goat meat exports from Ethiopia shrank to X tons in 2022, waning by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Ethiopia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Ethiopia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Ethiopia

Sheep and goat meat imports into Ethiopia reduced to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main supplier of sheep and goat meat to Ethiopia, accounting for a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform