United Arab Emirates: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the lamb and sheep meat market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in the United Arab Emirates rose notably to X kg per head in 2022, growing by X% compared with the previous year. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in the United Arab Emirates; remaining constant against the year before. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals recorded a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of lamb and sheep meat exported from the United Arab Emirates fell notably to X tons, dropping by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports declined sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total exports. Australia, India, Ghana, Sri Lanka, Somalia and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Ghana ($X), Sri Lanka ($X) and Kuwait ($X) constituted the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Sri Lanka, with a CAGR of X%, 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 ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($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 Mali (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. The total import volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports surged 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sudan (X tons), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Sudan, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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