Greece: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

The Greek sheep and goat meat market amounted to $X in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, faced a deep contraction. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Greece skyrocketed to X kg per head, picking up by X% on 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the yield reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Greece contracted to X heads in 2021, reducing by -X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, the number of producing animals recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Greece

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Greece, together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, the UK, Denmark and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Germany, the UK, Denmark and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X UK, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Spain (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Greece

In 2021, imports of sheep and goat meat into Greece dropped significantly to X tons, waning by -X% against 2020. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Greece, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled +X%.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for France amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform