Organic Lamb Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

Organic Lamb Market Overview

Organic Lamb Market size is estimated to reach $17.3 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% during the forecast period 2022-2027. Organic lamb can be delineated as meat derived from young sheep (<1 year) who are kept deprived of antibiotics during raising them to ensure contamination-free meat. There are numerous types of cattle feed such as grain-fed (soy, maize, and others), barley-fed, grass-fed (forage) that are mostly supplemented with vitamins and minerals to heighten the overall quality of the feed that too without the inclusion of artificial ingredients. As compared to conventionally-grown meat, organic lamb is a sound source of unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3) and antioxidants (flavonoids and anthocyanins) which extend several health benefits like fighting free radicals, lowers cholesterol levels. Not only it is beneficial for human health but environmental health too. Moreover, the mild taste and easily chewable nature of organic lamb have drawn the eyes of meat lovers around the globe. There are many supervising associations worldwide such as the Australian Organic Standard (ACO) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations from time to time in an attempt to ensure the safety and quality of organic meat. The organic lamb market outlook is exceptionally bewitching as the health awareness among consumers is rising day after day. In addition to that, proliferating health attentiveness, spiraling disposable incomes, growing incidences of meat contamination, increasing consumption of dietary vitamin and mineral supplements, and heightening meat consumption are the factors set to drive the growth of the Organic Lamb Market for the period 2022-2027.

Report Coverage

The report: “Organic Lamb Market Forecast (2022-2027)”, by Industry ARC, covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the Organic Lamb Market.

By Type: Raw and Processed.
By Distribution Channel: Offline (Convenience stores, Supermarkets, and others) and online.
By End-User: Foodservice providers (restaurants, hotels, and others) and Households.
By Geography: North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia & New Zealand, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Rest of South America) and Rest of World (the Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

• Geographically, Europe Organic Lamb Market accounted for the highest revenue share in 2021. The growth is owing to the presence of countries with high production of lamb and associated products. Nevertheless, Asia-Pacific is poised to grow with the fastest CAGR over the period 2022-2027.
• Altering taste and preferences, the budding trend of ready-to-cook options, and expanding health cognizance among consumers are said to be preeminent drivers driving the growth of the Organic Lamb Market. Wide-reaching campaigns about animal welfare organizations and hampered demand attributing to the COVID-19 outbreak are said to reduce the market growth.
• Detailed analysis on the Strength, Weaknesses, and Opportunities for the prominent players operating in the market will be provided in the Organic Lamb Market report. 

Organic Lamb Market Segment Analysis-By Distribution Channel

The Organic Lamb Market based on the distribution channel can be further segmented into offline (convenience stores, supermarkets, and others) and online. The offline segment held the largest share in 2021. The growth is owing to the comprehensive presence of physical facilities. With all-encompassing modernization, the infrastructure in various developing countries, and preferences of consumers have witnessed various alterations. In recent years people prefer buying more from modern outlets like supermarkets, hypermarkets, and convenience stores as they bestow consumers with tons of benefits such as well displayed products, trolley support, standard quality products, existence in a prime location such as near PVRs, and convenience of buying all from one source. As a result, busy shoppers love to pay a premium for shopping in such facilitates. Moreover, the online segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 6.8% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to broad expansion in village areas. Owing to the expediencies of a better network, Google Maps support, and recuperating infrastructure, it has become easy for e-commerce companies to offer their services in impoverished areas too. On another hand, better shopping deals, time-saving nature, big discounts, and round-the-clock shopping options are extending unwavering opportunities.

Organic Lamb Market Segment Analysis-By End User

The Organic Lamb Market based on end-user can be further segmented into foodservice providers (restaurants, hotels, and others) and households. The household segment held the largest share in 2021. The growth is owing to shortened outgoing activities owing to the pandemic. In order to elude the threat of catching the virus (COVID-19) consumers have abandoned or restrained eating at foodservice outlets. On another hand, augmenting demand for processed lamb is sufficing the demand of the organic lamb market in this segment. Nevertheless, the foodservice providers segment is estimated to be the fastest-growing with a CAGR of 7.1% over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to easing lockdown restrictions attributing to the fast-track extermination of the COVID. The extensive vaccination drives have ensured a significant curb in infection rates. On another hand, after being cooped up in homes for more than one year, consumers are more motivated than ever to go outside and spend quality time with their loved ones.

Organic Lamb Market Segment Analysis-By Geography

The Organic Lamb Market based on Geography can be further segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Rest of the World. Europe held the largest share with 40% of the overall market in 2021. The growth in this segment is owing to the factors such as the high production of lamb and associated products in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and others. Moreover, these countries are home to many organic farms as compared to other parts of the world which are providing a proper ground for the organic lamb market to have an elevated flight. Also, better regulation regarding organic production in European Union ensures the high quality of lamb which gravitates many consumers toward it. In addition to that, the presence of vast and lush meadows in New Zealand and Australia is totally congruent with the demands and requirements of the aforementioned markets. Besides, People in many European and Asian countries like Germany, the UK, France, Switzerland, Australia, Japan, New Zealand enjoy high purchasing power owing to full-fledged economies which have been a big driver for organic lamb demand. Nevertheless, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the forecast period 2022-2027. This growth is owing to the growing population and meat consumption. In the wake of growing health hitches, people have made nutrition-rich food an inextricable part of their diets. On another hand, augmenting the wealth of nations like China and India has ensured healthy disposable income, eventually motivating people to undergo such purchases.

Organic Lamb Market Drivers

Health complications accompanied by non-organic meat are Anticipated to Boost Market Growth

The meat derived from animals that are fed with various antibiotics and growth hormones carries many health complications with it. Antibiotic leads to bacterial food contaminations which according to a report claim the lives of more than 50,000 people in the US and European Union. Therefore, as health cognizance among people is rising and they are making more demand for organic options. Besides preventing food contaminations, organic meat extends several benefits in cancer prevention as it is a rich source of important vitamins and antioxidants. Also, organic options have their fair share in plummeting environmental pollution, especially air.

Expanding disposable incomes is Expected to Boost Product Demand

As countries have opened their borders in this era of globalization, the interdependency of nations has risen upon each other. As a result, people in today’s world have much more means of earning a living and leading happy life. On another hand, rising exports of many developing countries like India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and others have been a major factor behind proliferating economic affluence. For instance, recently China became the richest country in the world with $514 trillion wealth, India is projected to be a $5 trillion economy by the year 2026, and Indonesia’s GDP per capita income crossed $4000 in 2021, nevertheless, the number is likely to reach $4700 in 2022. All these factors are casting votes in favor of organic lamb market growth.

Organic Lamb Market Challenges

Lab-grown meat, pressure from animal welfare organizations, high price, and hampered supply chain owing to the COVID-19 are Anticipated to Hamper Market Growth

Rising voices of animal welfare organizations such as PETA, Animal welfare institute, Blue cross of India, and many more to stop the animal slaughter and promote overall well-being is anticipated to be a factor challenging the market growth. Moreover, the growing trend of lab-grown meat in order to stop the bloodshed of innocent animals for fulfilling human greed is a prominent factor that can be a big setback for the growth of the organic lamb market. Also, the hampered supply chain ascribing to the COVID-19 has its fair share in strangling the growth of the aforementioned market.

Organic Lamb Industry Outlook

Product launches, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and geographical expansions are key strategies adopted by players in the Organic Lamb Market. Key companies of this market are-

1. Thomas Food International
2. Arcadian Organic & Natural Meat
3. Mallow Farm & Cottage
4. Colin & Sally’s Organic Lamb & Beef
5. Elliott Agriculture
6. Tulip Ltd
7. Good Earth Farms
8. Sunshine Coast Organic Meats
9. Pitney Farm Shop
10. Swillington Organic Farm

Recent Developments

• On September 28, 2020, Illinois, United States-based “Pre Brands LLC”, a food processing company famous for organic product offerings successfully launched purely grass-fed lamb in the US market. The Product is anticipated to be an instant hit owing to the high quality of meat as Pre Brands raises all its lambs in New Zealand where they (lambs) are allowed to graze on lush meadows throughout the year.
• On May 28, 2020, Australia-based recognized meat processing company “Thomas Food International” announced that the company has acquired 50% of ownership interest in Victoria, Australia-based company “Frew International”, a company that deals in sheep meat. The financials of the transaction were kept undisclosed. Moreover, the companies have publicized that they will continue to operate autonomously.
• On October 15, 2019, Colorado, United States-based food company “Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation” announced that it has successfully acquired the United Kingdom-based meat company “Tulip Ltd.” Pilgrim has made a payment of $354 (all in cash) in order to bring the acquisition to a close. The transaction has reinforced Pilgrim’s UK-specific portfolio.

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