Chile: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Chile

In 2022, the Chilean lamb and sheep meat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decrease. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Chile

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Chile totaled X kg per head in 2022, remaining constant against the year before. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Chile amounted to X heads in 2022, increasing by X% on the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of this number remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated notable growth 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Chile, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Chile were China ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, China, 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

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against 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 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China ($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 Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Chile

In 2022, approx. X tons of lamb and sheep meat were imported into Chile; waning by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Chile, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Chile, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Denmark, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Denmark (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted notably in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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