Germany: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Germany

The German lamb and sheep meat market soared to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Germany

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Germany expanded rapidly to X kg per head, picking up by X% on 2021. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the average lamb and sheep meat yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Germany totaled X heads, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Germany

In 2022, exports of lamb and sheep meat from Germany contracted to X tons, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Germany, with a combined X% share of total exports. Denmark, Sweden, France, Turkey, Belgium, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

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

Among the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Germany

In 2022, lamb and sheep meat imports into Germany skyrocketed to X tons, growing by X% against the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tons), Ireland (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports. Belgium, France, Poland, Spain and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Germany were New Zealand ($X), Ireland ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Belgium, France, Spain, Poland and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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