Kenya: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan lamb and sheep meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Kenya

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Kenya dropped modestly to X kg per head in 2022, reducing by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then declined slightly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Kenya rose slightly to X heads, increasing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the total number of producing animals indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its figure 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, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, this number attained the maximum level at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Kenya

Lamb and sheep meat exports from Kenya surged to X tons in 2022, rising by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports reached $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Kenya, together comprising X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Kenya were Bahrain ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports reduced sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Tanzania (X kg), twofold. The Netherlands (X kg) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tanzania (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Tanzania ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Kenya, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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