Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled
Global agricultural trade data from FAO FAOSTAT. Showing cumulative 2018–2023 values for top 50 trading nations.
About Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled Trade Data
This page tracks global trade flows for Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled (FAO code 977) across the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Cumulative export value for 2018–2023 reached $48.2B, while global imports totaled $48.5B. The scale of this tariff-sensitive commodity matters because shifts in US import duties, Section 301 actions, or bilateral free trade agreements can move prices and supply lines in weeks rather than years.
Australia leads global exports of Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled, while China; mainland is the largest importer. On the US side, closely related products typically classify under HTS Chapter 02, where duty rates depend on the exact 8- or 10-digit subheading. Trade balance between exporting and importing nations reveals structural dependencies that tariff policy can either reinforce or disrupt.
Use this data to benchmark supplier countries, estimate market concentration, and anticipate how tariff changes ripple through Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled supply chains. All figures come from FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL), converted from FAO 1000 USD reporting units to USD. Combine the trend table, top exporter/importer rankings, and the linked US HTS chapter to build a complete picture of where Meat of sheep; fresh or chilled moves, how much is traded, and what tariffs apply at the US border.
Trade Trend (2019–2023)
| Year | Total Exports (top 50 countries) | Total Imports (top 50 countries) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $7.4B | $6.8B |
| 2020 | $6.9B | $6.4B |
| 2021 | $8.4B | $7.7B |
| 2022 | $8.6B | $8.6B |
| 2023 | $7.9B | $7.4B |
Top Exporters (2023)
| # | Country | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | $3.0B |
| 2 | New Zealand | $2.3B |
| 3 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $679.3M |
| 4 | Ireland | $422.8M |
| 5 | France | $405.5M |
| 6 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $351.8M |
| 7 | Spain | $268.8M |
| 8 | Belgium | $118.7M |
| 9 | Germany | $61.9M |
| 10 | Italy | $28.2M |
Top Importers (2023)
| # | Country | Import Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | China; mainland | $1.7B |
| 2 | United States of America | $1.2B |
| 3 | France | $950.9M |
| 4 | Germany | $407.4M |
| 5 | Netherlands (Kingdom of the) | $310.9M |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | $306.2M |
| 7 | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | $302.8M |
| 8 | Republic of Korea | $228.7M |
| 9 | Italy | $208.5M |
| 10 | Belgium | $197.3M |
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Source: FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock (TCL). Data covers the top 50 agricultural trading nations. Values in USD (converted from 1000 USD units). Years: 2018–2023.
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