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Sheep and goat meat market in Israel

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2022, the market volume for fresh, chilled, or frozen sheep and goat meat in Israel expanded from 75 508 tons to 91 166 tons. This growth was primarily fueled by increasing consumer awareness and preference for fresh, locally sourced meat, especially from free-range lambs. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 further accelerated demand as home consumption of ready-to-cook meat products rose. Local butcheries, emphasizing fresh and premium cuts, expanded their services including delivery, making quality meat more accessible.

After reaching a peak in 2022, the market volume contracted to 86 065 tons in 2023. Despite this decline, overall consumption remained significantly higher than at the start of the period, reflecting sustained consumer interest in quality sheep and goat meat.

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 Israel
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Israel in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Israel 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 Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel 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 Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel 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 Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel 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 Israel in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Israel 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 Israel in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Israel 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 Israel, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Israel by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sheep and goat meat in Israel

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Sheep and goat meat production in Israel has risen for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 86 346 tonnes, marking a moderate increase of 3.1% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 2.6%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 73 845 tonnes, when output fell by 7.6%. In contrast, the most significant growth occurred in 2019, with a 13.4% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.6%)	13.4%	3.1%	2.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Israel

According to market research, Israel did not export any sheep and goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Israel

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, sheep and goat meat imports into Israel dropped in 2020. Imports totaled 1 892 tonnes, representing a 24.3% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 46.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 13.7%. The peak import volume was reached in 2019 at 2 500 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 50.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.1%	50.3%	(24.3%)	13.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain, Chile, and Argentina were the primary sources of sheep and goat meat imports into Israel. Spain accounted for 33.3% of imports by volume, Chile for 28.8%, and Argentina for 19.4%. Together, these three countries supplied 81.6% of Israel's total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of sheep and goat meat imports into Israel amounted to 15 956 thousand US dollars, down 14.4% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 span, import value increased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 12 949 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 18 631 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual rise of 43.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.8%)	43.9%	(14.4%)	6.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain, Chile, and Argentina continued to be the leading partners in terms of import value. Spain contributed 37.3% of the total import value, Chile 25.4%, and Argentina 16.2%. Collectively, these three countries represented 78.9% of Israel's total import flows in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io