Slovakia: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak lamb and sheep meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X after four years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Slovakia

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a abrupt slump. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Slovakia surged to X kg per head, rising by 226% against 2020. Overall, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the yield attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Slovakia; dropping by -73.9% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 6%. As a result, the amount of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of this number remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -48.2% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 36% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Slovakia, accounting for a 65% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy amounted to -13.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+12.4% per year) and Austria (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Slovakia, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -12.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+14.8% per year) and the Czech Republic (-12.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Poland (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were imported into Slovakia; increasing by 6.7% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports rose notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -27.7% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 50%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Slovakia, with a 49% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +24.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+10.2% per year) and Belgium (+115.1% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Slovakia, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic stood at +26.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+9.1% per year) and Belgium (+116.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% 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 +34.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 36%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Hungary ($X per ton) and the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) and Germany ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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