Uganda: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Uganda

The Ugandan sheep and goat meat market reduced modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Uganda

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Uganda was estimated at X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Uganda was estimated at X heads, remaining stable against 2021. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Uganda

In 2022, the amount of sheep and goat meat exported from Uganda dropped modestly to X tons, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Uganda, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bahrain ($X) were the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Uganda worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a CAGR of X%, 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

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Uganda

Sheep and goat meat imports into Uganda skyrocketed to X tons in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Kenya (X tons) constituted the largest sheep and goat meat supplier to Uganda, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Kenya exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Africa (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Denmark (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Kenya stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

In value terms, Kenya ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Uganda, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kenya stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

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. Overall, import price indicated a temperate 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 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 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 Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform