Kenya: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in Kenya

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Kenyan sheep and goat meat market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Sheep And Goat Meat in Kenya

In value terms, sheep and goat meat production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Sheep and goat meat production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

The average yield of sheep and goat meat in Kenya contracted dramatically to X kg per X heads in 2021, which is down by -X% against the year before. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the yield increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average sheep and goat meat yield reached the peak level at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2021, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production in Kenya; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for sheep and goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from Kenya

For the sixth consecutive year, Kenya recorded growth in shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from Kenya, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Qatar (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and Qatar (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average sheep and goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Qatar ($X per ton) and Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, approx. X tons of sheep and goat meat were imported into Kenya; almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports declined slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of sheep and goat meat imports to Kenya.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +X value terms, the largest sheep and goat meat suppliers to Kenya were Italy ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Italy stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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