MENA: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's sheep and goat meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in MENA

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production reached $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 remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average sheep and goat meat yield reduced slightly to X kg per head in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the sheep and goat meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production fell modestly to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the amount of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in MENA

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of sheep and goat meat, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sheep and goat meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (X%), Oman (X%), Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Kuwait (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest sheep and goat meat supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sheep and goat meat export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in MENA

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum 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, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the major importer of sheep and goat meat, creating X% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Qatar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kuwait (X%), Bahrain (X%), Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Jordan (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep and goat meat in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, sheep and goat meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform