SADC: Market for Lamb and Sheep Meat 2024

Market Size for Lamb and Sheep Meat in SADC

The SADC lamb and sheep meat market amounted to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Lamb and Sheep Meat in SADC

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat production rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production enjoyed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

South Africa (X tons) remains the largest lamb and sheep meat producing country in SADC, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, lamb and sheep meat production in South Africa exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Tanzania (X tons), fivefold. Namibia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in South Africa was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Tanzania (X% per year) and Namibia (X% per year).

In 2022, the average lamb and sheep meat yield in SADC dropped to X kg per head, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, the yield, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of yield peaked at X kg per head in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for lamb and sheep meat production in SADC; increasing by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, saw a slight decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The level of producing animals 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 in SADC

In 2022, overseas shipments of lamb and sheep meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Tanzania represented the largest exporter of lamb and sheep meat in SADC, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Namibia (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the lamb and sheep meat exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Namibia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Tanzania and South Africa increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest lamb and sheep meat supplying countries in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Namibia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a slight 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 export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Namibia ($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 other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Lamb and Sheep Meat

Imports in SADC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of lamb and sheep meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, lamb and sheep meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Mauritius (X tons) was the major importer of lamb and sheep meat, mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. Seychelles (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Lesotho (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of lamb and sheep meat. At the same time, Seychelles (X%) and Lesotho (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Seychelles emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Angola (X%) and South Africa (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mauritius (X p.p.), Seychelles (X p.p.) and Lesotho (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while South Africa saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mauritius ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported lamb and sheep meat in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Seychelles, with a X% share.

In Mauritius, lamb and sheep meat imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Africa (X% per year) and Seychelles (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Seychelles (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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