Pakistan: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Pakistan

The Pakistani sheep and goat meat market stood at $X in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Pakistan

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Pakistan amounted to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Pakistan; approximately mirroring the year before. Overall, the total number of producing animals indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

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

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Qatar ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Pakistan worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a resilient expansion 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 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Kuwait ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Pakistan

In 2019, sheep and goat meat imports into Pakistan contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports declined significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Saudi Arabia (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Pakistan, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X kg), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

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

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2019, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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