> In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 132,698 t of sheep meat, the 20th largest in the world (1.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.0%.

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# Sheep meat production in Kazakhstan

In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 132,698 t of sheep meat, the 20th largest in the world (1.15% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 6.0%. The record was 267,300 t in 1993.

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Production, 2024132,698 t
World rank20 of 175
10-year change−6.0%
Record267,300 t1993

## Sheep meat in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)

## Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.1%1.5% in 2014
kg per person6.44world 1.41
10-year change−6.0%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 18 | [Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/ethiopia/) | 136,081 | 1.2% |
| 19 | [Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/mongolia/) | 133,288 | 1.2% |
| 20 | **Kazakhstan** | 132,698 | 1.1% |
| 21 | [Morocco](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/morocco/) | 129,000 | 1.1% |
| 22 | [Turkmenistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/turkmenistan/) | 123,921 | 1.1% |

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

### Map of world production of sheep meat

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Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 132,698 | −3.2% |
| 2023 | 137,061 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 134,936 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 134,531 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 132,383 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 131,526 | −13% |
| 2018 | 150,763 | −0.4% |
| 2017 | 151,364 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 148,761 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 144,140 | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 141,117 | +4.2% |
| 2013 | 135,389 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | 132,986 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 129,614 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 122,601 | +5.5% |
| 2009 | 116,182 | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 110,364 | +5.8% |
| 2007 | 104,295 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 98,545 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 93,600 | +3.1% |
| 2004 | 90,800 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 87,000 | −7.3% |
| 2002 | 93,900 | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 91,700 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 91,200 | −3.7% |
| 1999 | 94,700 | −17% |
| 1998 | 114,200 | −20% |
| 1997 | 142,700 | −12% |
| 1996 | 162,000 | −19% |
| 1995 | 200,000 | −19% |
| 1994 | 245,800 | −8.0% |
| 1993 | 267,300 | +14% |
| 1992 | 235,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports17,554 t USD 56.2 m
Exporter rank9 of 82
Imports31 t USD 175,000
Importer rank136 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 Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan produced 132,698 t in 2024, 1.1% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Kazakhstan ranked 20th 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 Kazakhstan changed?

It fell by 6.0% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 267,300 t in 1993.

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

In 2024 Kazakhstan reported exports of 17,554 t (USD 56.2 m) and imports of 31 t (USD 175,000), 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 Kazakhstan

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/kazakhstan/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/kazakhstan/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/kazakhstan/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/kazakhstan/)[Sunflower seed](https://husfarm.com/production/sunflower-seed/kazakhstan/)[Melons](https://husfarm.com/production/melons/kazakhstan/)[Sugar beet](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-beet/kazakhstan/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/kazakhstan/)[Watermelons](https://husfarm.com/production/watermelons/kazakhstan/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/kazakhstan/)[Linseed](https://husfarm.com/production/linseed/kazakhstan/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/kazakhstan/)
[Agricultural production in Kazakhstan](https://husfarm.com/production/country/kazakhstan/)

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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