Kuwait: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti lamb and sheep meat market rose significantly to $X in 2021, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kuwait

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Kuwait totaled X kg per head in 2021, almost unchanged from 2020. In general, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 0.6%. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Kuwait; almost unchanged from the year before. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 19%. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Kuwait.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +14.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Kuwait were Oman ($X), Spain ($X) and Qatar ($X).

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of +24.8%, 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

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 15%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Jordan (+95.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, overseas purchases of lamb and sheep meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated strong growth 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. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Kuwait, with a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by New Zealand (X tons), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to -7.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+25.9% per year) and New Zealand (-6.3% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Kuwait, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 8.7% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+4.3% per year) and New Zealand (-1.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 India ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+11.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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