> In 2024 Bhutan produced 19 t of sheep meat, the 166th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 200 t in 1989.

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# Sheep meat production in Bhutan

In 2024 Bhutan produced 19 t of sheep meat, the 166th largest in the world (0.00% of the world total). The record was 200 t in 1989.

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Production, 202419 t
World rank166 of 175
10-year change—
Record200 t1989

## Sheep meat in Bhutan, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Bhutan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.00%
kg per person0.02world 1.41

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 164 | [Dominica](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/dominica/) | 27 | 0.00% |
| 165 | [Singapore](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/singapore/) | 21 | 0.00% |
| 166 | **Bhutan** | 19 | 0.00% |
| 167 | [Costa Rica](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/costa-rica/) | 16 | 0.00% |
| 168 | [Saint Kitts and Nevis](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/saint-kitts-and-nevis/) | 13 | 0.00% |

[Full ranking of 175 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

### Map of world production of sheep meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; Bhutan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 19 | −14% |
| 2023 | 22 | +16% |
| 2022 | 19 | −14% |
| 2021 | 22 | — |
| 1990 | 190 | −5.0% |
| 1989 | 200 | +5.3% |
| 1988 | 190 | +12% |
| 1987 | 170 | +113% |
| 1986 | 80 | −41% |
| 1985 | 135 | +23% |
| 1984 | 110 | +29% |
| 1983 | 85 | +6.3% |
| 1982 | 80 | +14% |
| 1981 | 70 | 0.0% |
| 1980 | 70 | +17% |
| 1979 | 60 | −7.7% |
| 1978 | 65 | +8.3% |
| 1977 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 60 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 60 | +3.4% |
| 1973 | 58 | +5.5% |
| 1972 | 55 | +3.8% |
| 1971 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 1970 | 53 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 53 | +6.0% |
| 1968 | 50 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 50 | +11% |
| 1966 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 45 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 45 | +9.8% |
| 1963 | 41 | +5.1% |
| 1962 | 39 | +5.4% |
| 1961 | 37 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports1 t USD 34,000
Importer rank171 of 178
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of sheep meat in Bhutan?

Bhutan produced 19 t in 2024, 0.00% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Bhutan rank in the world for production of sheep meat?

Bhutan ranked 166th of 175 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.

### Does Bhutan export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Bhutan reported no exports and imports of 1 t (USD 34,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/india/)[Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/australia/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkey/)[New Zealand](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/new-zealand/)[Algeria](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/algeria/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/sudan/)[Uzbekistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/uzbekistan/)[United Kingdom](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-kingdom/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/chad/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/pakistan/)[Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iran/)
[All countries producing sheep meat](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/)

## Other products of Bhutan

[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bhutan/)[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/bhutan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/bhutan/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bhutan/)[Other starchy roots and tubers](https://husfarm.com/production/other-roots-and-tubers/bhutan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/bhutan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bhutan/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/bhutan/)[Areca nuts](https://husfarm.com/production/areca-nuts/bhutan/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/bhutan/)[Carrots and turnips](https://husfarm.com/production/carrots/bhutan/)[Pumpkins and squash](https://husfarm.com/production/pumpkins/bhutan/)
[Agricultural production in Bhutan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bhutan/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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