Spain: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Spain

The Spanish sheep and goat meat market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Spain

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Spain contracted modestly to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then dropped in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Spain shrank to X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Spain

In 2022, exports of sheep and goat meat from Spain dropped to X tons, reducing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total exports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Spain, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from Spain, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Spain

In 2022, supplies from abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Greece (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Spain, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, New Zealand, Argentina, Portugal, Belgium, Chile, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Spain were Italy ($X), Greece ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. France, New Zealand, Argentina, Belgium, Chile, Portugal, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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