India - Lamb and Sheep Meat - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in India
In 2021, the Indian lamb and sheep meat market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +103.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in India
In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +97.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in India reached X kg per head in 2021, remaining stable against 2020. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the yield increased by 2.3% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in India; rising by 14% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production increased by +68.2% against 2016 indices. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat
Exports from India
In 2021, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat increased by 13% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 75%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.
Exports by Country
The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from India, accounting for a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with an 8.4% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at -2.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-6.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-16.1% per year).
In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from India, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with an 8.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.7% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-4.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-17.9% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.1%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Kuwait (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat
Imports into India
In 2021, the amount of lamb and sheep meat imported into India skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 248% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
Australia (X tons), New Zealand (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to India, together comprising 47% of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +46.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to India were New Zealand ($X), Australia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 44% of total imports.
New Zealand, with a CAGR of +38.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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Product coverage:
- FCL 977 - Meat of sheep
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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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The Largest Destinations for Exports
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Yield And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
- Yield, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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