In 2023, U.S. lamb imports stood at 307.45 million pounds. Forecasts for the coming years indicate a steady upward trend: 2024 at 314.52 million pounds, 2025 at 322.23 million, 2026 at 329.79 million, 2027 at 337.19 million, and 2028 at 344.45 million. The year-on-year variations are approximately 2.3%, 2.4%, 2.3%, and 2.2% from 2024 to 2028, respectively. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is projected to be 2.25%, signifying a moderate but consistent increase in lamb imports.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in global lamb production affecting supply, U.S. consumer preferences for lamb, and trade policy changes that could impact import tariffs and regulations. Monitoring these factors will be crucial in forecasting U.S. lamb import dynamics beyond 2028.
