Kenya: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Kenya

The Kenyan sheep and goat meat market reached $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible increase. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Kenya

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a perceptible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Kenya reduced modestly to X kg per head, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Kenya; with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bahrain (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

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. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Kenya

Sheep and goat meat imports into Kenya soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main supplier of sheep and goat meat to Kenya, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share of total imports. The third position in this ranking was held by Tanzania (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Kenya, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Democratic Republic of the Congo was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while the price for Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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