Japan: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Japan

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Japanese sheep and goat meat market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion 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. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Japan

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Japan totaled X kg per head, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield showed 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, the average sheep and goat meat yield hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Japan reduced slightly to X heads in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Japan

In 2022, the amount of sheep and goat meat exported from Japan declined significantly to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports faced a precipitous decline. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a sharp slump. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

Maldives (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Japan.

From 2021 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, Maldives ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Japan worldwide.

Among the main countries of destination, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2021 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar totaled $X per ton.

From 2021 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%).

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Japan

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. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest sheep and goat meat supplier to Japan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia totaled X%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled X%.

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 period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Australia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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