Uzbekistan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2025

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Uzbekistan

In 2021, the Uzbek lamb and sheep meat market increased by 20% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Uzbekistan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Uzbekistan totaled X kg per head, increasing by 1.6% on the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 3.2%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the average lamb and sheep meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Uzbekistan; increasing by 2.5% against the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period 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 2016 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Uzbekistan

In 2021, exports of lamb and sheep meat from Uzbekistan soared to X tons, jumping by 15% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 204% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 534% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Uzbekistan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +87.1%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for lamb and sheep meat exports from Uzbekistan.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +202.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 109% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2013 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +61.5% per year.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Uzbekistan

After four years of growth, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -61.5% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,813% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined markedly in the following year.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 2,490% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main lamb and sheep meat supplier to Uzbekistan, accounting for a 202% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Kyrgyzstan (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to -48.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-9.1% per year) and Moldova (-81.1% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Uzbekistan, comprising 159% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Kazakhstan totaled +18.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-5.9% per year) and Moldova (-73.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 184% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed significant growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2020 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+129.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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