Paraguay: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Paraguay

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Paraguayan sheep and goat meat market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a slight contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Paraguay

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Paraguay stood at X kg per head in 2022, flattening at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Paraguay contracted to X heads in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals showed a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced reached the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Paraguay

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Paraguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Qatar was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Qatar.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Bahrain amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Paraguay

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were imported into Paraguay; with an increase of X% on 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X tons) was the main supplier of sheep and goat meat to Paraguay, accounting for a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Chile totaled X%.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Paraguay.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Chile amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last two years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Chile.

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Chile amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform