Tanzania: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in Tanzania

In 2022, the Tanzanian lamb and sheep meat market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a abrupt setback. Lamb and sheep meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in Tanzania

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of lamb and sheep meat in Tanzania shrank to X kg per head in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with the year before. Overall, the yield, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average lamb and sheep meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in Tanzania declined to X heads, leveling off at the previous year's figure. Overall, the number of producing animals saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Exports from Tanzania

For the third consecutive year, Tanzania recorded growth in shipments abroad of lamb and sheep meat, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. 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 attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for lamb and sheep meat exports from Tanzania, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), twofold. Oman (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Qatar amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X) constituted the largest markets for lamb and sheep meat exported from Tanzania worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, the amount of lamb and sheep meat imported into Tanzania dropped markedly to X kg, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports faced a dramatic descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports declined sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Lebanon (X kg), South Africa (X kg) and the United Arab Emirates (X kg) were the main suppliers of lamb and sheep meat imports to Tanzania.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from South Africa totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Lebanon (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, lamb and sheep meat import price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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