In 2023, China's mutton production stood at 535.20 ten thousand metric tons. The forecasted data for 2024 shows an increase to 546.35, then progressing yearly and reaching 590.85 in 2028. This demonstrates a steady growth, with the year-on-year variations showing modest increases: 2024 by 2.08%, 2025 by 2.05%, 2026 by 2.00%, 2027 by 1.96%, and 2028 by 1.90%. Over the five years, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is around 2.00%.
Future trends to watch for:
- Potential changes in consumer preferences impacting mutton consumption.
- Government policies affecting agricultural production and livestock management.
- Technological advances in animal husbandry improving efficiency.
- Climate change effects on feed availability and production conditions.
