Northern America: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Northern America

The North American lamb and sheep meat market surged to $X in 2021, rising by 25% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Northern America

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The United States (X tons) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country in Northern America, accounting for 78% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Canada (X tons), fourfold.

In the United States, lamb and sheep meat production shrank by an average annual rate of -1.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

The average lamb and sheep meat yield reduced slightly to X kg per head in 2021, flattening at 2020. Over the period under review, the yield saw a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 1.6%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Northern America amounted to X heads, increasing by 2.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 5.5%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in Northern America

Lamb and sheep meat exports reached X tons in 2021, increasing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 95% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), generating a 4.8% share of total exports.

Exports from the United States decreased at an average annual rate of -9.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+1.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Canada emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Northern America, with a CAGR of +1.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Canada increased by +3 percentage points.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier in Northern America, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with an 8.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States totaled -6.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 23% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.6%).

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in Northern America

For the tenth consecutive year, Northern America recorded growth in supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat, which increased by 17% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +117.8% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 18%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United States represented the major importer of lamb and sheep meat in Northern America, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near 86% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Canada (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total imports.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lamb and sheep meat imports, with a CAGR of +9.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Canada (+4.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United States (+6.2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Canada saw its share reduced by -6% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat in Northern America, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Canada ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

In the United States, lamb and sheep meat imports increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the United States stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+0.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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