Goat meat market in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

Earlier Report Observations

The goat meat market in Eastern Europe saw substantial growth in 2019, reaching 8 262 tons, a 27% increase from the previous year. This surge was primarily driven by geopolitical sanctions that limited export opportunities and stimulated domestic production as local suppliers filled the gap.

In 2020, the market contracted to 6 453 tons due to COVID-19 pandemic disruptions that affected logistics and supply chains. Recovery followed in 2021, with the market volume rising to 7 587 tons, supported by ongoing import quotas that protected local producers and encouraged output.

Market volume fluctuated in the subsequent years, declining to 6 782 tons in 2022 amid tightened sanctions and legislative changes impacting economic conditions. A modest recovery to 6 990 tons occurred in 2023 as import quotas continued to regulate the market and bolster domestic production.

Production goat meat in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) produced 6 674 tons of goat meat, representing a 21.6% year-over-year decline. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 15%, averaging an annual decrease of 5.3%. The peak production occurred in 2019 at 8 510 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 22.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

The value of goat meat production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) reached 22 820 thousand US dollars in 2020, down 22.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production value declined by 18.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 22 582 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2019 at 29 262 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 29.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports goat meat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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Market performance showed significant fluctuations during this period. Exports varied widely, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.5 times between the high in 2018 and low in 2017. In 2020, goat meat export volume from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) stood at 248.1 tons, reflecting a substantial decline of 24.8% compared to 2019. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2018 at 550.2 tons. The largest annual decrease occurred in 2019 at 40.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 151.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for goat meat exports in kind were Sri Lanka, Italy, and the Netherlands, which collectively accounted for 67.0% of total export flows.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Export values reached their highest point in 2018 and their lowest in 2017, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 2.3 times. In 2020, goat meat exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) amounted to 848 thousand US dollars, showing a sharp decrease of 25.3% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 790 thousand US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 36.6%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 129.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Sri Lanka (39.8% of export value), Italy (11.9%), and the Netherlands (10.7%) were the largest buyers of goat meat from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), together representing 62.3% of total export value.

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

World map of product's exports from Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020

Imports goat meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia)

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 4.2 times. In 2020, goat meat imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) totaled 27.3 tons, marking a sharp decrease of 66.7% compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 115.9 tons, which also saw the largest annual increase of 104.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (30.7% of import volume), Spain (26.7%), and Greece (23.8%) were the principal suppliers of goat meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia), jointly accounting for 81.3% of total imports in kind.

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year rise, cross-border shipments of goat meat to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) declined. In 2020, imports totaled 172 thousand US dollars, representing a 40.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 4.3%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 288 thousand US dollars, which also experienced the largest annual increase of 31.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

During 2017-2020, Spain (33.9% of import value), Greece (27.0%), and the Netherlands (18.8%) together accounted for 79.7% of total import value, remaining the main sources of goat meat for Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia).

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

World map of product's imports to Eastern Europe (including Northern Asia) in value, 2017-2020