> In 2024 Mexico produced 69,327 t of sheep meat, the 30th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/mexico/

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# Sheep meat production in Mexico

In 2024 Mexico produced 69,327 t of sheep meat, the 30th largest in the world (0.60% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. This is the highest figure on record.

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Production, 202469,327 t
World rank30 of 175
10-year change+19%
Record69,327 t2024

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

## Mexico compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.60%0.62% in 2014
kg per person0.53world 1.41
10-year change+19%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 28 | [Kyrgyzstan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/kyrgyzstan/) | 78,400 | 0.68% |
| 29 | [Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/yemen/) | 70,114 | 0.61% |
| 30 | **Mexico** | 69,327 | 0.60% |
| 31 | [France](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/france/) | 67,960 | 0.59% |
| 32 | [United States](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/united-states/) | 63,004 | 0.55% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 69,327 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | 68,451 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | 67,249 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | 65,845 | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 64,758 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 64,031 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 62,939 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 61,606 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | 60,362 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 59,419 | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 58,288 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | 57,980 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 57,692 | +2.0% |
| 2011 | 56,546 | +2.9% |
| 2010 | 54,966 | +2.3% |
| 2009 | 53,740 | +4.8% |
| 2008 | 51,275 | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 48,534 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 47,834 | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 46,229 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 44,315 | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 42,166 | +10% |
| 2002 | 38,196 | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 36,221 | +8.5% |
| 2000 | 33,390 | +8.5% |
| 1999 | 30,785 | +1.3% |
| 1998 | 30,389 | +0.8% |
| 1997 | 30,161 | +2.4% |
| 1996 | 29,443 | −1.5% |
| 1995 | 29,887 | −1.3% |
| 1994 | 30,274 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 28,672 | +2.9% |
| 1992 | 27,872 | +6.1% |
| 1991 | 26,262 | +6.3% |
| 1990 | 24,695 | −0.3% |
| 1989 | 24,777 | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 23,627 | +7.1% |
| 1987 | 22,058 | −9.2% |
| 1986 | 24,299 | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 24,175 | +15% |
| 1984 | 21,113 | −6.1% |
| 1983 | 22,482 | −5.3% |
| 1982 | 23,748 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 23,047 | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 22,270 | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 21,645 | +2.0% |
| 1978 | 21,222 | +1.8% |
| 1977 | 20,846 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 20,670 | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 20,582 | +0.3% |
| 1974 | 20,513 | +0.3% |
| 1973 | 20,444 | +0.3% |
| 1972 | 20,374 | −8.8% |
| 1971 | 22,350 | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 20,780 | −12% |
| 1969 | 23,570 | +7.5% |
| 1968 | 21,920 | +1.0% |
| 1967 | 21,700 | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 21,290 | −3.7% |
| 1965 | 22,100 | +4.7% |
| 1964 | 21,100 | +3.6% |
| 1963 | 20,360 | +2.8% |
| 1962 | 19,800 | −4.3% |
| 1961 | 20,700 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports4,955 t USD 23.2 m
Importer rank34 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 Mexico?

Mexico produced 69,327 t in 2024, 0.60% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Mexico ranked 30th 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 Mexico changed?

It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

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

In 2024 Mexico reported no exports and imports of 4,955 t (USD 23.2 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 Mexico

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/mexico/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/mexico/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/mexico/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/mexico/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/mexico/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/mexico/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/mexico/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/mexico/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/mexico/)[Lemons and limes](https://husfarm.com/production/lemons-and-limes/mexico/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/mexico/)[Chillies and peppers, green](https://husfarm.com/production/chillies-and-peppers-green/mexico/)
[Agricultural production in Mexico](https://husfarm.com/production/country/mexico/)

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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