The 2023 data on global import of live sheep shows Saudi Arabia as a dominant player with 40.34% share, experiencing a modest growth of 1.34%. Qatar and Kuwait follow, with shares of 11.23% and 9.72% respectively. Notably, Azerbaijan and Ukraine saw significant increases in their shares, at 12.05% and 13.15% year-on-year respectively, indicating emerging markets. Conversely, long-standing European importers like Italy, France, and Spain experienced declines.
Future trends will likely be influenced by geopolitical fluctuations, shifts in agricultural policies, and evolving consumer demand for live sheep, with potential for growth in Asian markets due to rising consumption patterns.
Top countries in Import of Live Sheep Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Saudi Arabia | 40.34 | 2023 | +0.25% | +1.34% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Qatar | 11.23 | 2023 | +3.78% | +1.82% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Kuwait | 9.72 | 2023 | -0.068% | +3.47% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Israel | 6.04 | 2023 | +5.51% | +4.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Oman | 4.76 | 2023 | +2.79% | +4.29% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 4.27 | 2023 | -4.08% | -4.47% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Jordan | 4.14 | 2023 | +0.22% | +2.25% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Palestine | 3.83 | 2023 | +6.51% | +2.76% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 3.03 | 2023 | +4.84% | +4.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 United Arab Emirates | 2.34 | 2023 | +0.28% | +3.07% | View data |
