Key Market Indicators
Irish lamb production is expected to grow by 0.5% year on year, reaching 69,770 Metric Tons by 2026. This is an increase of 2.1% since 1966. In 2021, Ireland was the 33rd largest producer of lamb, with 67,570 Metric Tons. However, the United States overtook Ireland in this ranking, producing 67,570 Metric Tons. Australia, New Zealand and Algeria were the second, third and fourth largest producers of lamb, respectively.