Southern Asia: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Southern Asia

The South Asian lamb and sheep meat market shrank to $X in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Southern Asia

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons), together comprising X% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Pakistan (with a CAGR of X%), while production for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the production figures.

The average lamb and sheep meat yield dropped to X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2017; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

The global number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production stood at X heads in 2022, flattening at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, after seven years of decline, there was growth in shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India was the key exporter of lamb and sheep meat in Southern Asia, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports.

India experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of lamb and sheep meat. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, lamb and sheep meat imports in Southern Asia shrank to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed a perceptible decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Maldives (X tons) represented the largest importer of lamb and sheep meat, committing X% of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by India (X tons) and Afghanistan (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to lamb and sheep meat imports into Maldives stood at X%. At the same time, India (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Sri Lanka (X%) and Afghanistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Maldives (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Sri Lanka (X p.p.) and Afghanistan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Maldives ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Maldives amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Sri Lanka (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Maldives ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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