Greece: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

In 2022, the Greek sheep and goat meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Greece reduced modestly to X kg per head in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Greece; remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Greece

In 2022, sheep and goat meat exports from Greece reduced to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Greece, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Oman, Denmark, Bulgaria, Germany, Albania, the UK, Poland and Cyprus 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 Denmark (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Greece were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Oman, Poland, Denmark, Bulgaria, the UK, Albania and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Portugal ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Greece

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a slight 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 2020 indices. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Greece, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, North Macedonia, France and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (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, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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