Sudan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Sudan

The Sudanese lamb and sheep meat market rose modestly to $X in 2021, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by 8.1%. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Sudan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 9.5%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Sudan amounted to X kg per head, approximately equating the year before. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the yield increased by 3%. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Sudan reduced modestly to X heads, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by 0.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat increased by 122% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Sudan, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bahrain (X tons), with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +26.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+11.6% per year) and Bahrain (+27.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Sudan, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +25.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+11.3% per year) and Bahrain (+32.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+5.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Argentina (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +55.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Kenya ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Argentina ($X) appeared to be the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Sudan, together accounting for 98% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Kenya, with a CAGR of +54.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+16.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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