Sheep meat production in Ukraine
In 2024 Ukraine produced 6,150 t of sheep meat, the 82nd largest in the world (0.05% of the world total). Over ten years it fell by 31%. The record was 39,000 t in 1994.
The 2024 figure is estimated by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 6,150 t
- World rank
- 82 of 175
- 10-year change
- −31%
- Record
- 39,000 t
- 1994
Sheep meat in Ukraine, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Ukraine compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.05%
- 0.10% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.16
- world 1.41
- 10-year change
- −31%
- world +23%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | Eritrea | 6,790 | 0.06% |
| 81 | Bangladesh | 6,323 | 0.05% |
| 82 | Ukraine | 6,150 | 0.05% |
| 83 | Qatar | 5,803 | 0.05% |
| 84 | Ecuador | 5,779 | 0.05% |
Map of world production of sheep meat
Share of the world total; Ukraine is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,150 | −5.4% |
| 2023 | 6,500 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 6,400 | −5.9% |
| 2021 | 6,800 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 6,400 | −17% |
| 2019 | 7,700 | −1.3% |
| 2018 | 7,800 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | 7,500 | −12% |
| 2016 | 8,500 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 8,400 | −5.6% |
| 2014 | 8,900 | −23% |
| 2013 | 11,594 | −4.8% |
| 2012 | 12,175 | +7.7% |
| 2011 | 11,300 | +8.7% |
| 2010 | 10,400 | +22% |
| 2009 | 8,550 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 8,350 | +7.1% |
| 2007 | 7,800 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 7,500 | −8.5% |
| 2005 | 8,200 | 0.0% |
| 2004 | 8,200 | 0.0% |
| 2003 | 8,200 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | 8,200 | +2.5% |
| 2001 | 8,000 | −13% |
| 2000 | 9,200 | −39% |
| 1999 | 15,000 | −12% |
| 1998 | 17,000 | −15% |
| 1997 | 20,000 | −12% |
| 1996 | 22,800 | −25% |
| 1995 | 30,500 | −22% |
| 1994 | 39,000 | +44% |
| 1993 | 27,000 | −17% |
| 1992 | 32,440 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 160 t USD 567,000
- Exporter rank
- 53 of 82
- Imports
- 17 t USD 450,000
- Importer rank
- 145 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 Ukraine?
Ukraine produced 6,150 t in 2024, 0.05% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Ukraine rank in the world for production of sheep meat?
Ukraine ranked 82nd 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 Ukraine changed?
It fell by 31% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +23% for the world. The record was 39,000 t in 1994.
Does Ukraine export or import meat of sheep, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 Ukraine reported exports of 160 t (USD 567,000) and imports of 17 t (USD 450,000), 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; the 2024 figure for Ukraine is estimated by FAO. 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.