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United Kingdom: Market for Sheep And Goat Meat 2022

Market Size for Sheep And Goat Meat in the UK

In 2021, the UK sheep and goat meat market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Exports from the UK

In 2021, shipments abroad of sheep and goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat exports reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for sheep and goat meat exports from the UK, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Gibraltar (X tons), threefold. Dominica (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gibraltar (+X% per year) and Dominica (+X% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Gibraltar ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Dominica, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Gibraltar (+X% per year) and Dominica (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gibraltar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gibraltar (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Sheep And Goat Meat

Imports into the UK

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of sheep and goat meat decreased by -X% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sheep and goat meat imports fell dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the UK, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, sheep and goat meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Greece (X tons), tenfold. Ireland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the UK, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Greece ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Greece (+X% per year) and Ireland (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

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

China remains the largest sheep and goat meat consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 33% of total volume. Moreover, sheep and goat meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, sevenfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.7% share.

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

China constituted the country with the largest volume of sheep and goat meat production, comprising approx. 31% of total volume. Moreover, sheep and goat meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, sixfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total production with a 4.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of sheep and goat meat to the UK?

In value terms, New Zealand constituted the largest supplier of sheep and goat meat to the UK, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Australia, with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Ireland, with a 13% share.

What are the leading importers of sheep and goat meat from the UK?

In value terms, France remains the key foreign market for sheep and goat meat exports from the UK, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany, with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 12% share.

What is the average export price for sheep and goat meat in the UK?

The average sheep and goat meat export price stood at $8,076 per ton in 2022, declining by -6.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for sheep and goat meat in the UK?

The average sheep and goat meat import price stood at $7,703 per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for sheep and goat meat in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1017 - Goat meat

Country coverage:

United Kingdom

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2023
25. Yield, 2012–2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023