Germany: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Germany

The German sheep and goat meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Germany

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Germany expanded significantly to X kg per head in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average sheep and goat meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Germany totaled X heads in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Germany

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were exported from Germany; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, exports recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports skyrocketed 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 throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 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 immediate term.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising 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. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Germany

Sheep and goat meat imports into Germany surged to X tons in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Poland, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, New Zealand ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, France, Spain, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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