Middle East: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern lamb and sheep meat market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in the Middle East

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 relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Turkey (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

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

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in the Middle East amounted to X kg per head, approximately reflecting the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in the Middle East contracted to X heads, waning by X% on the previous year. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. As a result, the number of producing animals reached the peak level of X heads, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the major exporter of lamb and sheep meat, making up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Oman (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lamb and sheep meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Lebanon (X%), Oman (X%), Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.), Oman (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Turkey, lamb and sheep meat exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, lamb and sheep meat export price increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in the Middle East

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Iran (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the key importers of lamb and sheep meat, together committing X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East 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 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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