Morocco: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Morocco

The Moroccan lamb and sheep meat market contracted dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -21.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Morocco

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production shrank remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Morocco contracted slightly to X kg per head, which is down by -3.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by 36% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Morocco; growing by 4% compared with the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 9.8% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Morocco

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were exported from Morocco; increasing by 3,900% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Morocco, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman amounted to +3,121.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Equatorial Guinea (+15.4% per year) and Qatar (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Morocco, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Equatorial Guinea ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +2,489.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Equatorial Guinea (+10.1% per year) and Qatar (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -45.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Equatorial Guinea (-4.6%).

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Morocco

Lamb and sheep meat imports into Morocco declined to X tons in 2021, reducing by -14.5% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Morocco, accounting for a 46% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by New Zealand (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Australia totaled -11.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+51.1% per year) and New Zealand (-15.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Morocco were Australia ($X), New Zealand ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +50.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 66% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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