France: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in France

In 2021, the French sheep and goat meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in France

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat yield in France expanded notably to X kg per X heads, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in France; dropping by -X% against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from France

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Portugal amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (-X% per year) and Spain (+X% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, which together accounted for a further X Netherlands, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 the Netherlands (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into France

In 2021, the amount of sheep and goat meat imported into France rose markedly to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+X% per year) and the Netherlands (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to France were Spain ($X), Ireland ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform