Kazakhstan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kazakhstan

For the third consecutive year, the Kazakh lamb and sheep meat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.3% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kazakhstan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production expanded sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Kazakhstan was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, approximately mirroring 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the yield showed a mild increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Kazakhstan totaled X heads, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2021, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 637%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 548% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Kazakhstan.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +53.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iran ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Kazakhstan worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +55.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 10% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 18%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 Uzbekistan (+130.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Kazakhstan

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat increased by 35% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, faced a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons), Australia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Kazakhstan, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Moldova and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Moldova (with a CAGR of +206.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Kazakhstan were Russia ($X), Australia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 93% share of total imports. Bulgaria, Moldova and New Zealand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.6%.

Moldova, with a CAGR of +323.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, which is down by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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, lamb and sheep meat import price decreased by -14.6% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per ton), while the price for New Zealand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (+259.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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