Sheep and goat meat market in Azerbaijan

Earlier Report Observations

Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat production expanded from 161.6 thousand tons in 2018 to a peak of 178.1 thousand tons in 2022, with market volume showing consistent parallel growth. This upward trend was sustained even as the sector contended with persistent pressures, including a documented decline in animal herd numbers and a reduction in available pastureland, factors which increased production costs. Throughout this period, the market maintained a high degree of self-sufficiency, consistently around 96.5%.

Production experienced a marginal contraction to 177.9 thousand tons in 2023, a movement coinciding with continued reports of a decreasing sheep and goat population. Concurrently, consumer preferences within the market showed a growing inclination towards organic and bio meat products, which typically commanded higher prices. The overall market trajectory from 2018 to 2023 demonstrates growth in output despite underlying structural challenges in livestock supply.

Production sheep and goat meat in Azerbaijan

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Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2018-2021

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2018-2021

Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2021, the country produced 175 294 tons, marking a modest 0.7% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2018 to 2021, production rose by 8.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.7%.

Annual dynamics of production in Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

Exports sheep and goat meat from Azerbaijan

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Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat export volume has fallen for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports totaled 4.8 tons, representing a 16.8% decline compared to the year before. Between 2018 and 2021, exports dropped by 97.2%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 69.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Iran and the United Arab Emirates accounted for 91.5% of Azerbaijan's total sheep and goat meat exports by volume. The remaining portion was spread across various other destinations, each contributing smaller amounts.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, K $ US

Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat exports in monetary terms have decreased for the third year running. In 2021, the country exported $34 000 worth of this meat, showing a significant 10.8% drop from 2020. Over the 2018-2021 period, export value fell by 96.9%, averaging an annual decline of 68.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, Iran and the United Arab Emirates were the primary markets for Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat exports in value terms, together making up 94.3% of the total. Other trading partners accounted for the rest.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021

Imports sheep and goat meat to Azerbaijan

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The import market for sheep and goat meat in Azerbaijan showed considerable volatility during these years. The highest import volume was in 2018, while the lowest was in 2021, with a 102-fold difference between them. In 2021, imports stood at 1.0 ton, down 98.5% from the previous year. The most notable increase occurred in 2020, with a jump of 59.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021, t

From 2018 to 2021, Saudi Arabia and Moldova dominated Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat imports by volume, jointly representing 83.9% of the total. Other countries held much smaller shares.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, K $ US

Azerbaijan's sheep and goat meat import market experienced high volatility in these years. There was a 49-fold variation between the peak in 2020 and the low in 2021. In 2021, imports totaled $15 000, a sharp 98.0% decrease from the prior year. The maximum value was recorded in 2020 at $726 000, which also saw the largest increase of 389.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021, K $ US

During the 2018-2021 period, Saudi Arabia was responsible for 71.3% of Azerbaijan's total sheep and goat meat imports in value terms. The remaining imports were distributed among a diverse group of smaller countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2021