> In 2024 Bulgaria produced 8,350 t of sheep meat, the 76th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 22%.

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# Sheep meat production in Bulgaria

In 2024 Bulgaria produced 8,350 t of sheep meat, the 76th largest in the world (0.07% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 22%. The record was 88,908 t in 1985.

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Production, 20248,350 t
World rank76 of 175
10-year change−22%
Record88,908 t1985

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

## Bulgaria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.07%0.11% in 2014
kg per person1.24world 1.41
10-year change−22%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 74 | [Namibia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/namibia/) | 10,217 | 0.09% |
| 75 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/mali/) | 9,182 | 0.08% |
| 76 | **Bulgaria** | 8,350 | 0.07% |
| 77 | [Iceland](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iceland/) | 7,966 | 0.07% |
| 78 | [Chile](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/chile/) | 7,736 | 0.07% |

[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; Bulgaria is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 8,350 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | 8,110 | +15% |
| 2022 | 7,040 | −19% |
| 2021 | 8,690 | +35% |
| 2020 | 6,450 | −16% |
| 2019 | 7,690 | +10% |
| 2018 | 6,970 | −21% |
| 2017 | 8,878 | −9.4% |
| 2016 | 9,798 | −1.1% |
| 2015 | 9,907 | −7.2% |
| 2014 | 10,678 | +0.7% |
| 2013 | 10,599 | −23% |
| 2012 | 13,796 | +17% |
| 2011 | 11,811 | −11% |
| 2010 | 13,320 | +0.2% |
| 2009 | 13,289 | −16% |
| 2008 | 15,768 | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 15,437 | −15% |
| 2006 | 18,185 | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 17,729 | +24% |
| 2004 | 14,259 | +13% |
| 2003 | 12,656 | −11% |
| 2002 | 14,283 | −5.5% |
| 2001 | 15,117 | −71% |
| 2000 | 51,300 | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 50,000 | +9.4% |
| 1998 | 45,700 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 44,449 | −8.9% |
| 1996 | 48,808 | +22% |
| 1995 | 39,895 | −1.0% |
| 1994 | 40,310 | −21% |
| 1993 | 51,235 | −8.6% |
| 1992 | 56,056 | −20% |
| 1991 | 69,643 | +16% |
| 1990 | 60,193 | −10% |
| 1989 | 66,933 | +2.4% |
| 1988 | 65,358 | −12% |
| 1987 | 74,179 | −11% |
| 1986 | 83,274 | −6.3% |
| 1985 | 88,908 | +12% |
| 1984 | 79,056 | +7.2% |
| 1983 | 73,756 | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 72,253 | +5.2% |
| 1981 | 68,653 | +14% |
| 1980 | 60,416 | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 59,074 | −5.9% |
| 1978 | 62,746 | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 60,940 | −16% |
| 1976 | 72,891 | +12% |
| 1975 | 65,069 | −16% |
| 1974 | 77,558 | +5.6% |
| 1973 | 73,424 | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 72,658 | −1.1% |
| 1971 | 73,472 | +9.6% |
| 1970 | 67,033 | −7.4% |
| 1969 | 72,395 | +0.3% |
| 1968 | 72,206 | +1.9% |
| 1967 | 70,834 | +4.2% |
| 1966 | 67,970 | +8.7% |
| 1965 | 62,538 | +0.9% |
| 1964 | 61,991 | +17% |
| 1963 | 52,913 | −6.1% |
| 1962 | 56,339 | +20% |
| 1961 | 46,858 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports100 t USD 888,000
Exporter rank57 of 82
Imports1,744 t USD 10.9 m
Importer rank51 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 Bulgaria?

Bulgaria produced 8,350 t in 2024, 0.07% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Bulgaria ranked 76th of 175 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 22.9% of the world total.

### How has the production of sheep meat in Bulgaria changed?

It fell by 22% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 88,908 t in 1985.

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

In 2024 Bulgaria reported exports of 100 t (USD 888,000) and imports of 1,744 t (USD 10.9 m), 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 Bulgaria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/bulgaria/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/bulgaria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/bulgaria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/bulgaria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/bulgaria/)[Sunflower-seed oil, crude](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed-oil/bulgaria/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/bulgaria/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/bulgaria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/bulgaria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/bulgaria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/bulgaria/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/bulgaria/)
[Agricultural production in Bulgaria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/bulgaria/)

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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