Africa: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Africa

In 2022, the African lamb and sheep meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Africa

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reached $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 only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Algeria (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and Chad (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Chad (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The average lamb and sheep meat yield declined to X kg per head in 2022, approximately equating the year before. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the lamb and sheep meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production shrank slightly to X heads in 2022, approximately equating 2021 figures. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Tanzania (X tons), Kenya (X tons), Sudan (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export. Ethiopia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat supplying countries in Africa were Tanzania ($X), Sudan ($X) and Kenya ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Kenya ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of lamb and sheep meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritius (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented the major importers of lamb and sheep meat, together constituting X% of total imports. Libya (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Seychelles (X tons), Gabon (X tons) and Angola (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Senegal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Mauritius, lamb and sheep meat imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

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