Romania: Overview of the Market for Lamb And Sheep Meat 2021

Market Size for Lamb And Sheep Meat in Romania

In 2019, the Romanian lamb and sheep meat market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb And Sheep Meat in Romania

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2010 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Romania expanded modestly to X kg per X heads in 2019, with an increase of X% against the year before. In general, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when the yield increased by X% y-o-y. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2019, number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Romania amounted to X heads, remaining stable against the year before. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, the number of producing animals attained the peak level of X heads. From 2017 to 2019, the growth of this number failed to regain the momentum.

Exports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Exports from Romania

In 2019, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -X% to X tonnes for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tonnes), Italy (X tonnes) and Iran (X tonnes) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Romania, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Greece, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, Croatia, Germany, Portugal, Bulgaria and Denmark, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), Italy ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Romania worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Croatia, Greece, Germany, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Portugal, Denmark and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further X (+X% per year) recorded 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

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Croatia, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb And Sheep Meat

Imports into Romania

In 2019, purchases abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports fell remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the Netherlands (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Romania, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Belgium (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Romania were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

The Netherlands (+X% per year) saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the price for Ireland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat in the world?

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China (2.8M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of lamb and sheep meat consumption, comprising approx. 28% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Turkey (390K tonnes), sevenfold. Sudan (387K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 3.9% share.

What are the largest producers of lamb and sheep meat in the world?

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China (2.5M tonnes) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country worldwide, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Australia (732K tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by New Zealand (449K tonnes), with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of lamb and sheep meat to Romania?

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In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Romania were the Netherlands ($815K), Belgium ($763K) and Spain ($378K), together accounting for 57% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of lamb and sheep meat from Romania?

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In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Romania were Jordan ($12M), Italy ($8.9M) and Iran ($5.5M), together comprising 70% of total exports. These countries were followed by Kuwait, Croatia, Greece, Germany, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Portugal, Denmark and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What is the average export price for lamb and sheep meat in Romania?

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In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat export price amounted to $4,819 per tonne, approximately equating the previous year.

What is the average import price for lamb and sheep meat in Romania?

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In 2019, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $6,301 per tonne, picking up by 2.7% against the previous year.