Benelux: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Benelux

The Benelux lamb and sheep meat market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Benelux

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was 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 lower figure.

The Netherlands (X tons) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country in Benelux, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Belgium (X tons), sixfold.

In the Netherlands, lamb and sheep meat production expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

In 2022, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Benelux dropped modestly to X kg per head, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the lamb and sheep meat yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production totaled X heads in 2022, approximately equating 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the number of animals produced attained the peak level of X heads. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of this number failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were exported in Benelux; picking up by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lamb and sheep meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Belgium (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Belgium (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were imported in Benelux; increasing by X% on 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a notable 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) represented the key importer of lamb and sheep meat, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Among the main importing countries, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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