Sheep meat production in Serbia
In 2024 Serbia produced 28,910 t of sheep meat, the 52nd largest in the world (0.25% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 7.8%. The record was 32,519 t in 2016.
- Production, 2024
- 28,910 t
- World rank
- 52 of 175
- 10-year change
- +7.8%
- Record
- 32,519 t
- 2016
Sheep meat in Serbia, 2006–2024 (tonnes)
Serbia compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.25%
- 0.29% in 2014
- kg per person
- 4.29
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- +7.8%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | Israel | 30,543 | 0.26% |
| 51 | Libya | 28,924 | 0.25% |
| 52 | Serbia | 28,910 | 0.25% |
| 53 | Germany | 28,870 | 0.25% |
| 54 | Bahrain | 28,452 | 0.25% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Serbia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,910 | −3.5% |
| 2023 | 29,956 | +6.1% |
| 2022 | 28,245 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 27,604 | −6.5% |
| 2020 | 29,520 | −9.1% |
| 2019 | 32,476 | +4.7% |
| 2018 | 31,030 | +8.2% |
| 2017 | 28,689 | −12% |
| 2016 | 32,519 | +13% |
| 2015 | 28,884 | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 26,816 | −9.4% |
| 2013 | 29,593 | +34% |
| 2012 | 22,107 | −7.3% |
| 2011 | 23,858 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 22,726 | −7.1% |
| 2009 | 24,457 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 23,003 | +17% |
| 2007 | 19,730 | −3.3% |
| 2006 | 20,402 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 171 t USD 1.6 m
- Exporter rank
- 50 of 82
- Imports
- 15 t USD 219,000
- Importer rank
- 150 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of sheep meat in Serbia?
Serbia produced 28,910 t in 2024, 0.25% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Serbia rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Serbia ranked 52nd 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 Serbia changed?
It rose by 7.8% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 32,519 t in 2016.
Does Serbia export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Serbia reported exports of 171 t (USD 1.6 m) and imports of 15 t (USD 219,000), 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
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.