Turkey: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Turkey

The Turkish lamb and sheep meat market expanded slightly to $X in 2021, growing by 4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +64.7% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Turkey

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +60.4% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 12%. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Turkey expanded modestly to X kg per head in 2021, with an increase of 2.7% compared with 2020 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In 2021, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Turkey expanded remarkably to X heads, with an increase of 8.4% compared with the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 8.6%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Turkey

Lamb and sheep meat exports from Turkey surged to X tons in 2021, picking up by 567% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 2,555%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2,491%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Turkey, together comprising 51% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +207.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Turkey worldwide, together accounting for 42% of total exports. These countries were followed by Oman, Iraq, Germany, Marshall Islands, Liberia, Panama, Malta and Afghanistan, which together accounted for a further 35%.

Among the main countries of destination, Oman, with a CAGR of +161.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -19.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Germany (+14.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 1,564%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 2,877%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier to Turkey, accounting for a 83% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. Australia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled +171.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year) and Australia (+64.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Turkey, comprising 123% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to +202.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+81.3% per year) and Ukraine (+80.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Germany ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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