The import of frozen sheep carcasses and half carcasses to the US is forecasted to show a steady increase from 2024 to 2028. For reference, in 2023, the volume of imports stood at 20.35 million kilograms. Year-on-year growth rates from 2024 to 2025 show a 4.4% increase, with subsequent annual increases around 4.11%. The compound annual growth rate over this period is projected at 4.11%, indicating consistent growth in the volume of imports.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of trade policies, shifts in consumer demand for various meat products, and fluctuations in global sheep production, particularly in leading exporting countries such as Australia and New Zealand.