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Goat meat market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The volume of the goat meat market in Asia demonstrated consistent growth from 4.9 million tons in 2018 to 5.9 million tons in 2023. This expansion was primarily driven by the momentum in commercial goat farming, supported by government subsidies and its recognition as a viable livelihood, particularly in drought-prone regions. Concurrently, the broader frozen meat market grew due to lifestyle shifts, increased demand for ready-to-eat foods, and significant retail infrastructure development, including the spread of supermarkets and cold storage facilities.

Investment in cold chain infrastructure and advanced freezing technologies, such as Individual Quick Freezing (IQF), facilitated the growth of the frozen goat meat segment. Consumer demand remained robust, underpinned by ethnic populations and health-conscious buyers, which sustained the market even when meat goat populations experienced a slight dip. By 2022 and 2023, further interventions in scientific breeding and sustainable feeding, alongside rising export volumes for specialty cuts, contributed to the market's upward trajectory.

Major companies in the sector invested in processing, slaughtering, and nationwide cold chain logistics to ensure product freshness and meet growing demand. These trends continued into 2024, supported by government policies allocating funds for R&D in the meat sector and the ongoing expansion of registered cold storage capacity, which doubled from 2018 to 2022, catering to the premiumization and diversification of frozen food products.

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. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China 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, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
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 China in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China 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, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ 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/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ 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 goat meat in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's goat meat production has increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 5 158 thousand tons of goat meat, marking a modest 2.5% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production grew by 7.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 2.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	3.8%	2.5%	2.3%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, the value of goat meat output in Asia reached 31 698 million US dollars, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 21.5%. Between 2017 and 2020, production value rose by 18.1%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 5.7%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 26 092 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 10.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	(10.9%)	21.5%	5.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports goat meat from Asia

Exports in kind, t

Goat meat exports from Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 4 148 tons, representing a significant drop of 23.0% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports decreased by 40.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -15.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(16.8%)	(6.8%)	(23.0%)	(15.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil clearly led the country structure of exports in kind, accounting for 1.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign goat meat supplies from Asia have fallen for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were recorded at 25.5 million US dollars, which is 8.8% lower than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 34.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -13.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(9.8%)	(20.1%)	(8.8%)	(13.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports goat meat to Asia

Imports in kind, t

Imported goat meat volumes in Asia have declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume stood at 23 489 tons, showing a solid decrease of 10.6% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 25.5%, equating to an annualized decline of 9.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(15.9%)	(0.9%)	(10.6%)	(9.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017–2020, Ethiopia (32.2% of imports in kind), Kenya (23.9% of imports in kind), and Australia (13.4% of imports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, together accounting for 69.4% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Goat meat deliveries to Asia have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 141.3 million US dollars, indicating a moderate decline of 7.2% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -7.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.1%)	(5.2%)	(7.2%)	(7.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Ethiopia (35.3% of imports in value terms), Kenya (25.4% of imports in value terms), and Australia (14.4% of imports in value terms) continued to lead the list of goat meat suppliers to Asia, jointly representing 75.0% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io