United Kingdom: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2025

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in the UK

The UK sheep and goat meat market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in the UK

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in the UK shrank slightly to X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in the UK; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated measured growth 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of sheep and goat meat were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible curtailment. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, New Zealand (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ireland (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Ireland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were New Zealand ($X per ton) and Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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