Germany: Overview of the Market for Lamb And Sheep Meat 2019

Market Size for Lamb And Sheep Meat in Germany

The revenue of the lamb and sheep meat market in Germany amounted to $X in 2018, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, lamb and sheep meat consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the lamb and sheep meat market attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the lamb and sheep meat market failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Lamb And Sheep Meat in Germany

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, lamb and sheep meat production continues to indicate a measured contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, lamb and sheep meat production reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, lamb and sheep meat production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Exports from Germany

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of lamb and sheep meat were exported from Germany; surging by X% against the previous year. In general, lamb and sheep meat exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, lamb and sheep meat exports attained their peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lamb and sheep meat exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, lamb and sheep meat exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, lamb and sheep meat exports attained their peak of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of lamb and sheep meat exports failed to regain its momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tonnes), Austria (X tonnes) and Sweden (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Germany worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

The Netherlands experienced the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while 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 tonne in 2018, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for lamb and sheep meat attained their peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, export prices failed to regain their momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Imports into Germany

In 2018, the imports of lamb and sheep meat into Germany amounted to X tonnes, growing by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2018; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports stood at $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, lamb and sheep meat imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, lamb and sheep meat imports attained their peak figure in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, New Zealand (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Germany, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from New Zealand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Ireland (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from New Zealand amounted to -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Germany, comprising X% of total lamb and sheep meat imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per tonne in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2018, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the average import prices for lamb and sheep meat reached their peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average import prices for lamb and sheep meat failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by New Zealand, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform