> In 2024 Latvia produced 760 t of sheep meat, the 128th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%.

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# Sheep meat production in Latvia

In 2024 Latvia produced 760 t of sheep meat, the 128th largest in the world (0.01% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 12%. The record was 3,900 t in 1992.

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Production, 2024760 t
World rank128 of 175
10-year change+12%
Record3,900 t1992

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

## Latvia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.01%0.01% in 2014
kg per person0.41world 1.41
10-year change+12%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 126 | [Montenegro](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/montenegro/) | 827 | 0.01% |
| 127 | [Denmark](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/denmark/) | 810 | 0.01% |
| 128 | **Latvia** | 760 | 0.01% |
| 129 | [Gambia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/gambia/) | 754 | 0.01% |
| 130 | [Moldova](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/moldova/) | 705 | 0.01% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 760 | −5.0% |
| 2023 | 800 | −1.2% |
| 2022 | 810 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 800 | −18% |
| 2020 | 980 | +1.0% |
| 2019 | 970 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 940 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 870 | −2.9% |
| 2016 | 896 | +11% |
| 2015 | 805 | +19% |
| 2014 | 676 | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 675 | −0.6% |
| 2012 | 679 | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 671 | +13% |
| 2010 | 592 | +0.5% |
| 2009 | 589 | −6.2% |
| 2008 | 628 | +48% |
| 2007 | 424 | +11% |
| 2006 | 383 | +9.4% |
| 2005 | 350 | +15% |
| 2004 | 304 | −4.4% |
| 2003 | 318 | +16% |
| 2002 | 275 | −7.7% |
| 2001 | 298 | −23% |
| 2000 | 388 | +48% |
| 1999 | 263 | −22% |
| 1998 | 337 | −18% |
| 1997 | 412 | −43% |
| 1996 | 725 | −34% |
| 1995 | 1,100 | −50% |
| 1994 | 2,200 | −42% |
| 1993 | 3,800 | −2.6% |
| 1992 | 3,900 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports186 t USD 1.9 m
Exporter rank47 of 82
Imports121 t USD 1.4 m
Importer rank112 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 Latvia?

Latvia produced 760 t in 2024, 0.01% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Latvia ranked 128th 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 Latvia changed?

It rose by 12% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 3,900 t in 1992.

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

In 2024 Latvia reported exports of 186 t (USD 1.9 m) and imports of 121 t (USD 1.4 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 Latvia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/latvia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/latvia/)[Oats](https://husfarm.com/production/oats/latvia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/latvia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/latvia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/latvia/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/latvia/)[Rye](https://husfarm.com/production/rye/latvia/)[Peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/peas-dry/latvia/)[Broad beans and horse beans, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/broad-beans-and-horse-beans-dry/latvia/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/latvia/)[Cheese from whole cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cheese-from-whole-cow-milk/latvia/)
[Agricultural production in Latvia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/latvia/)

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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