Greece: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2024

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Greek sheep and goat meat market, when its value increased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Sheep and goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Greece

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat yield in Greece contracted slightly to X kg per head, reducing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by X%. The sheep and goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Greece totaled X heads in 2022, leveling off at 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Greece

Sheep and goat meat exports from Greece fell modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped in the following year.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of sheep and goat meat exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports. Romania, Oman, Denmark, Bulgaria, Germany, Albania, the UK, Poland and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X) constituted the largest markets for sheep and goat meat exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Germany, Oman, Poland, Denmark, Bulgaria, the UK, Albania and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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

In 2022, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Greece

In 2022, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a modest expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. 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

New Zealand (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Greece, together comprising X% of total imports. The Netherlands, North Macedonia, France and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, New Zealand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from New Zealand totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Romania (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising 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%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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