Indonesia: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Indonesia

The Indonesian lamb and sheep meat market rose markedly to $X in 2021, growing by 5% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -17.9% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Indonesia

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -16.5% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Indonesia totaled X kg per head, remaining stable against 2020. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the average lamb and sheep meat yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2021, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Indonesia rose modestly to X heads, growing by 3.1% on 2020 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the amount of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Indonesia

Lamb and sheep meat exports from Indonesia expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 13% against 2020. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 452% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Indonesia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +16.0%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Indonesia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +26.9%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +9.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lamb and sheep meat export price increased by +124.1% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +9.4% per year.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Indonesia

In 2021, the amount of lamb and sheep meat imported into Indonesia fell slightly to X tons, which is down by -4.7% against 2020. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports expanded to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 65%. 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

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Indonesia, accounting for a 80% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+7.8% per year) and Singapore (-9.7% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Indonesia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia amounted to -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+5.1% per year) and Singapore (-7.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 14%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore (+2.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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