Europe: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2024

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Europe

The Europe sheep and goat meat market was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Europe

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were the UK (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Spain (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production. France, Greece, Ireland, Romania, Germany, Serbia, Italy, Norway, Albania and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Europe reduced modestly to X kg per head, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the sheep and goat meat yield attained the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Europe; approximately mirroring 2021. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports in Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were exported in Europe; with an increase of X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reached $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong 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, exports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the five major exporters of sheep and goat meat, namely the UK, Ireland, France, Spain and the Netherlands, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Belgium (X tons), Greece (X tons) and Italy (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat supplying countries in Europe were the UK ($X), Ireland ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports in Europe

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France represented the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. The UK (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Italy (X%) and Belgium (X%). The following importers - Sweden (X tons) and Ireland (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sheep and goat meat. At the same time, Ireland (X%), the Netherlands (X%), Sweden (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.), France (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the UK (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, France ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep and goat meat in Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

In France, sheep and goat meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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