The European Fresh Sheep Meat Market in 2024 exhibits a mixed landscape. The United Kingdom leads with a consumption volume of 188.19 million kilograms, followed by France at 139.26 million kilograms and Spain with 75.994 million kilograms. Notably, growth in 2023 was modest in the UK and Germany, with slight increases in volume, while France and Spain saw declines. The UK and Germany experienced positive year-on-year variations of 2.01% and 2.28%, respectively. In contrast, Portugal faced a sharp decrease of 4.69%, and Sweden and Spain also declined.
Future trends to monitor include:
- The potential impact of sustainability practices on farming and production methods.
- Shifts in consumer preferences towards plant-based alternatives.
- Brexit-related trade dynamics affecting the UK, a major player in the market.
- Economic fluctuations in the Eurozone influencing purchasing power.
Top countries in Fresh Sheep Meat Market Size Volume by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 United Kingdom | 188,190,000 | 2023 | +0.49% | +2.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 139,260,000 | 2023 | -2.55% | -1.87% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 75,994,000 | 2023 | -4.69% | -3.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 33,561,000 | 2023 | +2.9% | +2.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Belgium | 10,799,000 | 2023 | -1.11% | -0.39% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Sweden | 6,580,900 | 2023 | -0.26% | -3.1% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 3,264,300 | 2023 | -2.82% | -4.69% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1,907,000 | 2023 | +1.72% | +1.85% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Croatia | 1,699,200 | 2023 | +2.27% | -0.88% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1,580,200 | 2023 | +3.2% | +3.48% | View data |
