Kazakhstan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kazakhstan

The Kazakh lamb and sheep meat market reduced to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a slight decline. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kazakhstan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Kazakhstan was estimated at X kg per head in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Kazakhstan; flattening at the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Kazakhstan

In 2022, the amount of lamb and sheep meat exported from Kazakhstan skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to Uzbekistan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), fourfold. Kuwait (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Uzbekistan totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Kazakhstan worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Kazakhstan

Lamb and sheep meat imports into Kazakhstan reduced markedly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Kazakhstan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia stood at X%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) and Russia ($X) appeared to be the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Kazakhstan.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the price for Australia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iceland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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