Ethiopia: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian lamb and sheep meat market totaled $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Ethiopia

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a strong 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in Ethiopia dropped to X kg per head, which is down by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the yield increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then declined in the following year.

The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Ethiopia expanded rapidly to X heads in 2022, picking up by X% compared with 2021 figures. This number 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 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) were the main destinations of lamb and sheep meat exports from Ethiopia, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Ethiopia were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Qatar ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Bahrain ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kuwait ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Ethiopia

Lamb and sheep meat imports into Ethiopia dropped notably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main lamb and sheep meat supplier to Ethiopia, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Australia (X kg), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa totaled X%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of lamb and sheep meat to Ethiopia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average lamb and sheep meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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