Slovakia: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Slovakia

The Slovak sheep and goat meat market soared to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Slovakia

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of sheep and goat meat in Slovakia dropped notably to X kg per head, with a decrease of X% on 2021. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Slovakia surged to X heads, with an increase of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of sheep and goat meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Slovakia, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced 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 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, imports of sheep and goat meat into Slovakia contracted to X tons, declining by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Austria ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Slovakia, with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase 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 import price increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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