Sudan: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Sudan

The Sudanese lamb and sheep meat market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Sudan

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Sudan declined to X kg per head in 2022, almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the yield increased by X%. The lamb and sheep meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Sudan; remaining constant against the year before. In general, the number of producing animals continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Sudan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Sudan, together comprising X% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Bahrain ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, imports of lamb and sheep meat into Sudan dropped markedly to X tons, falling by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Sudan, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat suppliers to Sudan were Italy ($X), South Africa ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, 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 a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the last decade, 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. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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