Germany: Overview of the Market for Lamb And Sheep Meat 2020

Market Size for Lamb And Sheep Meat in Germany

After three years of growth, the German lamb and sheep meat market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb And Sheep Meat in Germany

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production shrank slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Lamb and sheep meat production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Germany expanded slightly to X kg per head, rising by X% compared with 2018. Over the period under review, the yield indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its figure increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2016 to 2019, the growth of the average lamb and sheep meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Germany declined modestly to X heads, which is down by -X% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a perceptible decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, producing animals failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Exports from Germany

In 2019, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2019. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

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, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Denmark, France, Poland, Belgium and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Sweden ($X) constituted the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Denmark, Italy, Belgium, France, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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 tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Denmark, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Imports into Germany

In 2019, overseas purchases of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

New Zealand (X tonnes), the UK (X tonnes) and Ireland (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand stood at -X%. 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

In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, 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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of lamb and sheep meat consumption was China (2.8M tonnes), accounting for 29% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Sudan (399K tonnes), sevenfold. Turkey (371K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.8% share.

What are the largest producers of lamb and sheep meat in the world?

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China (2.5M tonnes) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country worldwide, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (740K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by New Zealand (471K tonnes), with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lamb and sheep meat to Germany?

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In value terms, New Zealand ($209M) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Germany, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($76M), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading importers of lamb and sheep meat from Germany?

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In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Germany were the Netherlands ($13M), Austria ($12M) and Sweden ($6.1M), with a combined 48% share of total exports. Denmark, Italy, Belgium, France, Poland and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

What is the average export price for lamb and sheep meat in Germany?

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In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $7,777 per tonne, falling by -2.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for lamb and sheep meat in Germany?

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In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $8,407 per tonne, shrinking by -4% against the previous year.