Poland: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Poland

In 2022, the Polish lamb and sheep meat market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted a strong expansion. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Poland

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Poland stood at X kg per head, approximately reflecting 2021. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the yield increased by X%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average lamb and sheep meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Poland; waning by X% on 2021 figures. In general, the total number of producing animals indicated perceptible 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

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Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Poland

In 2022, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Germany (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), France ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Poland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports soared to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a noticeable 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. 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 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging 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 appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue 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 ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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