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Beef and buffalo meat market in Papua New Guinea

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the beef and buffalo meat market in Papua New Guinea showed significant swings, reaching 7,456 t in 2019 before dropping to 5,816 t in 2020. This period saw the government launch a push to revive a domestic livestock sector described as collapsed, emphasizing the reactivation of former cattle ranches and promoting local feed sources like sweet potato and cassava to lower costs. While these measures aimed to boost local production and cut import reliance, domestic output slowly declined, and import volatility drove the overall market size.

Between 2021 and 2023, market volume recovered to a high of 7,690 t in 2022 but fell back to 6,214 t in 2023. Production continued a gradual decline to 2,337 t, while imports remained the key variable. Government policy maintained its focus on strengthening local livestock output and reducing imports, with the sector contributing to broader economic growth that saw real GDP expand by 3.9% in 2023, reflecting increased agricultural activity.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Papua New Guinea
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Papua New Guinea by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production beef and buffalo meat in Papua New Guinea

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of beef and buffalo meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Papua New Guinea's beef and buffalo meat production declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 431 tonnes, which was 1.6% lower than the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 3.2%, averaging an annual decrease of 1.1%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 2 520 tonnes. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 2.0% decline, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 at 0.4%.

Annual dynamics of production in Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.4%	(2.0%)	(1.6%)	(1.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports beef and buffalo meat from Papua New Guinea

Exports in kind, t

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Luxembourg was nearly the sole buyer of beef and buffalo meat from Papua New Guinea, accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, the export market in value terms was highly concentrated, with Luxembourg alone making up 100.0% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports beef and buffalo meat to Papua New Guinea

Imports in kind, t

Following two years of growth, Papua New Guinea's imports of beef and buffalo meat decreased. In 2020, imports stood at 3 386 tonnes, a 32.1% drop from the previous year. The peak was in 2019 at 4 986 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 46.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	46.0%	(32.1%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia was the dominant source for imports in volume, holding a 77.3% share of total flows, while other markets contributed relatively smaller portions.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Papua New Guinea's foreign beef and buffalo meat supplies totaled 17 053 thousand US dollars, marking a significant decline of 12.9% compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 15 656 thousand US dollars, and the highest in 2019 at 19 579 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 25.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	25.1%	(12.9%)	(0.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Australia remained the primary source for imports in value terms, capturing 76.3% of total flows, with the rest spread among various smaller markets.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Papua New Guinea in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io