Goat meat market in Benin

Earlier Report Observations

The market for goat meat in Benin expanded steadily from 6 139 t in 2018 to 8 404 t in 2021, supported by the presence of locally adapted goat breeds like Djallonké and the recognized organoleptic qualities of the meat, which reinforced domestic production capabilities.

A sharp surge occurred in 2022, with market volume jumping to 14 332 t, largely driven by the National Program for the Development of Dairy and Meat Sectors (2019-2024) which enhanced production systems and value chains. Government measures to build modern slaughterhouses and cold chains further supported this growth.

In 2023, the market reached 14 799 t, bolstered by seasonal demand linked to year-end festivities and the Vodun holiday, which increased presentations and sales. The Green Value Chains project and innovative local companies like La Bonne Viande promoted short-circuit marketing, while the 2024 announcement to ban imports of frozen chicken and table eggs aims to further stimulate local meat consumption.

Production goat meat in Benin

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Benin's goat meat production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 7 732 tons of goat meat, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 29.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 9.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Benin in kind, 2017-2020, t

Exports goat meat from Benin

Exports in kind, kg

The market displayed significant volatility during the observed period. Export volumes peaked in 2018 and hit their lowest point in 2017, representing a two-fold fluctuation. In 2019, Benin's cross-border shipments of goat meat totaled 5 210 kg, a 33.7% year-on-year decline. The highest volume was recorded in 2018 at 7 857 kg, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 100.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Benin in kind, 2017-2020, kg

From 2017 to 2020, Congo served as the primary destination for Benin's goat meat exports, consistently accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Export values fluctuated 2.1 times between the peak in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2019, Benin exported $1 334 US worth of goat meat, reflecting a sharp 37.1% drop compared to 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at $2 121 US, with the largest increase also occurring that year at 109.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Benin's goat meat exports in value terms were almost entirely concentrated in Congo, which represented 100.0% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Benin

Imports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Benin in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Throughout 2017–2020, France dominated the geographical structure of Benin's goat meat imports in kind, holding a 100.0% share of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

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

From 2017 to 2020, France was overwhelmingly the main source for Benin's goat meat imports in value terms, accounting for 100.0% of total import flows.

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

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