Key Market Indicators
The Netherlands is set to see a modest rise in sheep import over the next five years. In 2021, the country imported $5 million worth of sheep, a 0.2% rise on the previous year. Since 1997, overall Dutch demand for sheep has grown by 20.2% year-on-year. Bosnia and Herzegovina topped the rankings in 2021 at $5 million, with Qatar, Kuwait, and Israel following closely behind. Meanwhile, Dutch sheep export is set to drop by an average of 12.1% year-on-year between 2021 and 2026, falling from $14.1 million in 2021 to $6.8 million. Since 1997, overall supply has decreased by 10.2%. Saudi Arabia led the rankings in 2021 at $14.1 million, with Spain, Australia, and Jordan following closely behind.
