> In 2024 Syria produced 194,855 t of sheep meat, the 13th largest in the world (1.69% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%.

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# Sheep meat production in Syria

In 2024 Syria produced 194,855 t of sheep meat, the 13th largest in the world (1.69% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 21%. The record was 204,567 t in 2007.

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Production, 2024194,855 t
World rank13 of 175
10-year change+21%
Record204,567 t2007

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

## Syria compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total1.7%1.7% in 2014
kg per person7.90world 1.41
10-year change+21%world +23%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 11 | [Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/pakistan/) | 256,036 | 2.2% |
| 12 | [Iran](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/iran/) | 236,074 | 2.0% |
| 13 | **Syria** | 194,855 | 1.7% |
| 14 | [Russia](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/russia/) | 188,214 | 1.6% |
| 15 | [South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-meat/south-africa/) | 168,000 | 1.5% |

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

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 194,855 | −1.5% |
| 2023 | 197,798 | +6.9% |
| 2022 | 185,044 | +15% |
| 2021 | 160,446 | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 148,367 | +28% |
| 2019 | 116,194 | −10% |
| 2018 | 129,675 | −0.6% |
| 2017 | 130,514 | −4.5% |
| 2016 | 136,693 | +2.9% |
| 2015 | 132,842 | −18% |
| 2014 | 161,331 | −1.6% |
| 2013 | 163,874 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 172,121 | −0.2% |
| 2011 | 172,429 | +13% |
| 2010 | 153,197 | −19% |
| 2009 | 189,537 | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 184,500 | −9.8% |
| 2007 | 204,567 | +9.1% |
| 2006 | 187,467 | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 179,912 | +12% |
| 2004 | 161,308 | +5.6% |
| 2003 | 152,767 | +26% |
| 2002 | 120,900 | −28% |
| 2001 | 168,548 | −8.5% |
| 2000 | 184,137 | +4.2% |
| 1999 | 176,744 | +15% |
| 1998 | 154,234 | +4.0% |
| 1997 | 148,353 | +3.8% |
| 1996 | 142,912 | +9.3% |
| 1995 | 130,732 | +8.8% |
| 1994 | 120,163 | +30% |
| 1993 | 92,125 | −18% |
| 1992 | 113,001 | −9.1% |
| 1991 | 124,336 | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 113,805 | +0.5% |
| 1989 | 113,248 | +6.2% |
| 1988 | 106,685 | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 97,705 | +8.6% |
| 1986 | 89,966 | +1.1% |
| 1985 | 89,010 | −1.1% |
| 1984 | 90,000 | +3.4% |
| 1983 | 87,000 | +2.4% |
| 1982 | 85,000 | +1.6% |
| 1981 | 83,686 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 81,631 | +8.5% |
| 1979 | 75,252 | +27% |
| 1978 | 59,173 | +5.0% |
| 1977 | 56,368 | +27% |
| 1976 | 44,526 | −6.7% |
| 1975 | 47,700 | −1.9% |
| 1974 | 48,600 | +17% |
| 1973 | 41,400 | +2.2% |
| 1972 | 40,500 | −4.3% |
| 1971 | 42,300 | +6.8% |
| 1970 | 39,600 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 39,600 | +16% |
| 1968 | 34,200 | −8.9% |
| 1967 | 37,550 | +9.5% |
| 1966 | 34,290 | −6.1% |
| 1965 | 36,500 | +9.9% |
| 1964 | 33,200 | −2.9% |
| 1963 | 34,200 | +3.0% |
| 1962 | 33,200 | +13% |
| 1961 | 29,300 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Imports17 t USD 56,000
Importer rank144 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 Syria?

Syria produced 194,855 t in 2024, 1.7% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

Syria ranked 13th 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 Syria changed?

It rose by 21% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 204,567 t in 2007.

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

In 2024 Syria reported no exports and imports of 17 t (USD 56,000), 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 Syria

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/syria/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/syria/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/syria/)[Olives](https://husfarm.com/production/olives/syria/)[Tomatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/tomatoes/syria/)[Sheep milk](https://husfarm.com/production/sheep-milk/syria/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/syria/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/syria/)[Yoghurt](https://husfarm.com/production/yoghurt/syria/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/syria/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/syria/)[Cucumbers](https://husfarm.com/production/cucumbers/syria/)
[Agricultural production in Syria](https://husfarm.com/production/country/syria/)

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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