Sheep farming in Ukraine, which during the war period demonstrated positive dynamics, is now facing serious challenges — there is a significant reduction in the number of sheep. Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture Taras Vysotskyi reported that as of the beginning of 2026, the country has around 760 thousand heads, which is more than 13% less than a year earlier. This is reported by AgroReview State of the industry and export prospects According to the official, the economic situation in the sheep sector remains difficult. The production of both meat and wool is unprofitable, however, the state continues to focus on developing export potential. Currently, the volume of exports of live sheep and mutton amounts to about $2–2.2 million USD per year. The main external markets remain the countries of the Middle East and North Africa, in particular the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Lebanon, and Libya. "Already today, the export of live sheep and mutton amounts to about $2–2.2 million per year, with a focus on..."