France: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in France

In 2022, the French sheep and goat meat market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild slump. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in France

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in France stood at X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in France shrank slightly to X heads, flattening at 2021. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 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 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports rose modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from France, together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Austria, Denmark, Spain, Switzerland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Italy ($X) were the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from France worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, Austria, Switzerland, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the UK (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 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were imported into France; increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest sheep and goat meat supplier to France, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to France, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were the Netherlands ($X per ton) and New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) and Ireland ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

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