In 2023, New Zealand and Australia were dominant in the global export of frozen bone-in sheep cuts, commanding a significant majority share. New Zealand held 53.56% of the market, while Australia followed with 35.64%. Smaller contributors included Spain, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom, each with shares below 2%. Notable year-on-year growth was seen in Greece (12.72%), Botswana (337.72%), and Fiji (31.82%). Conversely, China and the United States experienced significant declines. Over the last five years, export trends have been notably variable, with some countries like Slovenia (76.44%) seeing sharp increases.
Future trends suggest increasing diversification, with emerging players like Botswana and Fiji making notable gains. Given these dynamics, watch for changes in agricultural policies and trade agreements that could alter market shares. The market may also respond to evolving global demands for sheep meat, impacting export patterns further.
Top countries in Export of Frozen Bone-in Sheep Cuts Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 New Zealand | 53.56 | 2023 | +1.18% | +0.89% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 35.64 | 2023 | +0.16% | +2.64% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 1.7 | 2023 | +4.46% | +5.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Uruguay | 1.6 | 2023 | +0.5% | -0.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1.18 | 2023 | -0.72% | +0.4% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Chile | 0.92 | 2023 | +2.62% | +4.12% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.76 | 2023 | +0.86% | +8.02% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Ireland | 0.54 | 2023 | -0.058% | -0.51% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Belgium | 0.53 | 2023 | -3.3% | -2.82% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Germany | 0.47 | 2023 | -0.69% | -0.87% | View data |
