Finland: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Finland

In 2021, the Finnish lamb and sheep meat market decreased by -5% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a noticeable contraction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Finland

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Finland stood at X kg per head in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 2.1% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Finland fell to X heads in 2021, declining by -8.2% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were exported from Finland; picking up by 13% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 63%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Finland, accounting for a 99% share of total exports. It was followed by Estonia (X kg), with a 0.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden amounted to -12.2%.

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Finland, comprising 99% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Estonia ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at -18.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 87% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average 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 Estonia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Finland

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were imported into Finland; stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 11%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 13%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Finland, with a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+10.9% per year) and Germany (+15.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Finland, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Netherlands was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+19.7% per year) and Sweden (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 8.8%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Latvia (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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