Russian Federation: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Russian Federation

The Russian lamb and sheep meat market fell to $X in 2021, reducing by -7.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 5.6%. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Russian Federation

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 6.4%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Russia was estimated at X kg per head in 2021, surging by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by 3.4%. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Russia declined modestly to X heads, shrinking by -2.5% against 2020. This number increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2021, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a dramatic slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure 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 soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Russia, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), more than tenfold. Belarus (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +91.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+62.6% per year) and Belarus (+19.5% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Russia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with an 8.7% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +89.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+23.2% per year) and Kazakhstan (-50.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Iran (+25.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2021, lamb and sheep meat imports into Russia reduced markedly to X tons, falling by -38% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 3.6%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Russia, with a 45% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), twofold. Moldova (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to -16.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-28.7% per year) and Moldova (-24.3% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Russia, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Moldova, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from New Zealand amounted to -15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (-30.4% per year) and Moldova (-25.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($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 (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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