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Beef, sheep or goat fat market in Syria

Release date: Mar 28, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for beef, sheep, and goat fat in Syria declined from 19.7 thousand tons in 2018 to 18.0 thousand tons in 2019, following a sharp reduction in livestock numbers due to war and smuggling, which decreased cattle herds by 55% and sheep and goat flocks by 60%. The government responded by importing 8,000 cows from Germany to renew the herd and allowed the private sector to import vaccines, laying the groundwork for recovery.

From 2020 onward, the market expanded, reaching 22.9 thousand tons in 2020 and 25.1 thousand tons in 2021. This growth was bolstered by free vaccination campaigns that covered approximately 600,000 head of livestock in the first half of 2021, as well as the expansion of feed cycles to ensure animal nutrition. In 2022, market volume increased to 29.6 thousand tons due to development projects, the setting of preferential prices for agricultural diesel, and improved access to feed.

By 2023, the market grew to 31.3 thousand tons, driven by the implementation of the 2030 Strategy, which included vaccine imports, the establishment of an epidemiological database, and support for local production. In 2024, biosecurity measures (Decision No. 56) were introduced, new feed cycles were opened, and over 6 million doses of preventive vaccination were administered, further strengthening the sector.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Syria
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Syria in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Syria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef, sheep or goat fat in Syria

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef, sheep or goat fat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Syria's production of beef, sheep, or goat fat increased after a two-year decline. In 2020, production reached 22 796 tonnes, marking a sharp 27.0% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, overall production grew by 14.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 4.5%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 17 948 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.2%)	(9.1%)	27.0%	4.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef, sheep or goat fat from Syria

Exports in kind, t

In 2019, Syria exported 13.2 tonnes of beef, sheep, or goat fat, representing a significant gain of 763.8% compared to 2018.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	763.8%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia was the dominant buyer of beef, sheep, or goat fat from Syria, accounting for 83.5% of total exports in kind, with other countries sharing the remaining volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Syria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2019, Syria exported 17.6 thousand US dollars worth of beef, sheep, or goat fat, up by 24.0% from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	24.0%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, two markets—the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia—played leading roles in exports in value terms, together accounting for 80.9% of total flows, while the rest was distributed among other destinations.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Syria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef, sheep or goat fat to Syria

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Syria's imports of beef, sheep, or goat fat amounted to 186.6 tonnes, up by 70.1% compared to the previous year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	70.1%	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Syria were highly concentrated on Turkey, which accounted for 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Syria in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Syria imported 49.9 thousand US dollars worth of beef, sheep, or goat fat, which is 53.8% lower year-over-year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Syria in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(53.8%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Over the period 2017–2020, imports in value terms of beef, sheep, or goat fat to Syria were almost entirely tied to Turkey, whose share amounted to 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Syria in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io