China dominates global lamb production, producing a significant share of metric tons, reflecting a robust year-on-year growth of 1.78%. Notably, China is followed by Australia and New Zealand, with moderate growth for Australia and a decline for New Zealand. Mongolia and Chad showcase impressive growth rates of over 4%, while countries like Kenya emerge with remarkable increases, reflecting a 12.76% rise. In contrast, Iran and several European countries such as France and Greece experience declines, impacting their positions in the global market.
Future trends to watch include potential shifts in production driven by sustainability initiatives, genetic improvements, and technological advancements in farming. As demand for lamb increases, countries may explore trade agreements and partnerships to bolster their market presence and increase production efficiency, particularly those observing current growth trends.
Top countries in Lamb Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 25.57 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Australia | 7.36 | 2023 | +0.98% | +0.72% | View data |
| 3 | 3 New Zealand | 4.22 | 2023 | -0.92% | -1.51% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Algeria | 3.52 | 2023 | +2.1% | +2.3% | View data |
| 5 | 5 India | 2.75 | 2023 | +0.96% | +1.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 2.74 | 2023 | -0.52% | -0.41% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Pakistan | 2.58 | 2023 | +2.41% | +2.22% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 2.02 | 2023 | +0.96% | +0.37% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Chad | 1.95 | 2023 | +3.41% | +4.22% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Morocco | 1.89 | 2023 | +2.01% | +1.88% | View data |
