Eastern Europe: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Eastern Europe

The East European lamb and sheep meat market stood at $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Eastern Europe

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Russia (X tons) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country in Eastern Europe, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Romania (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X tons), with a X% share.

In Russia, lamb and sheep meat production 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: Romania (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

In 2022, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Eastern Europe dropped modestly to X kg per head, stabilizing at 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 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the lamb and sheep meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Eastern Europe stood at X heads, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania represented the key exporter of lamb and sheep meat in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Moldova (X%), Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%). Ukraine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Romania increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Ukraine (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Poland (X%), Moldova (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Romania (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Ukraine (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Poland, Moldova and Bulgaria saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Romania totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

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

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline. The volume of import peaked 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) represented the largest importers of lamb and sheep meat in 2022, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Poland (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Estonia (X%) and Russia (X%). Hungary (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat importing markets in Eastern Europe were Romania ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing 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, import prices attained the maximum 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 Estonia ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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