Pakistan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Pakistan

For the seventh year in a row, the Pakistani lamb and sheep meat market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 17% to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Pakistan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 47%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Pakistan was estimated at X kg per head, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the yield increased by 27%. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Pakistan; remaining stable against 2020 figures. 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Pakistan

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -38.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 131% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports contracted notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Pakistan, with a combined 83% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of -3.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Pakistan were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bahrain ($X), with a combined 83% share of total exports.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of +3.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lamb and sheep meat export price increased by +71.9% against 2012 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Qatar ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Pakistan

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were imported into Pakistan; declining by -4.3% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 30%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Pakistan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -18.4%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Pakistan, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled -10.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, lamb and sheep meat import price increased by +110.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+9.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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