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Goat meat market in ECOWAS

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"ECOWAS" region includes following countries:

Benin

Burkina Faso

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Côte d'Ivoire

Cabo Verde

Liberia

Mali

Niger

Nigeria

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Earlier Report Observations

The goat meat market in ECOWAS expanded from 433.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 475.4 thousand tons in 2023. Growth was particularly strong in 2022, when market volume jumped by 5.6% to 475.8 thousand tons, following a period of relative stability between 2019 and 2021.

This expansion coincided with a global increase in goat meat consumption, which rose by 18% between 2020 and 2024, fueled by a growing preference for lean, protein-rich meat and greater culinary diversification. Additionally, a 34% growth in cold chain infrastructure and a 22% rise in mechanized slaughter systems over the same period improved market access and processing efficiency, supporting the region's production capacity.

The market remained largely self-sufficient, with imports and exports playing a negligible role. The stabilization in 2020 and 2023 reflects normal market fluctuations, while the underlying drivers of health-conscious consumption and supply chain modernization continued to shape the sector.

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 ECOWAS
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in ECOWAS 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin 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 Benin in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Benin 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 Benin in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Benin 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 Benin, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Benin 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 goat meat in ECOWAS

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

After two consecutive years of growth, goat meat production in ECOWAS experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 445.0 thousand tons, showing no significant change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.5%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 445.4 thousand tons, while the strongest annual growth occurred in 2018 at 4.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	4.9%	2.8%	(0.1%)	2.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports goat meat from ECOWAS

Exports in kind, t

The export market demonstrated considerable volatility during this period, reaching its peak in 2019 and hitting its lowest point in 2020 with a 135-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, goat meat exports from ECOWAS totaled just 0.2 tons, representing a dramatic 99.3% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 32.9 tons, while the largest percentage increase occurred that same year at 314.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	78.0%	314.2%	(99.3%)	(62.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Congo emerged as the primary destination for ECOWAS goat meat exports, accounting for 14.6% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The export market showed significant volatility throughout this period, with a 116-fold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low point in 2017. In 2020, goat meat exports from ECOWAS generated 1.9 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial 98.9% decrease from the previous year. The maximum export value was recorded in 2019 at 171.9 thousand US dollars, while the largest percentage increase occurred that same year at 6 045.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	88.0%	6 045.2%	(98.9%)	8.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Congo stood out as the leading market for ECOWAS goat meat exports in value terms, representing 2.5% of total export earnings.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports goat meat to ECOWAS

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes displayed an unstable pattern throughout the period, peaking in 2019 and reaching their lowest point in 2020 with a 35-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, ECOWAS imported 3.7 tons of goat meat, representing a sharp 97.2% contraction compared to 2019. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 132.1 tons, while the largest percentage increase occurred that same year at 73.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	48.8%	73.1%	(97.2%)	(58.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Spain (47.2% of import volumes), Belgium (13.8%), and Argentina (10.1%) formed the main cluster of suppliers to ECOWAS, together accounting for 71.1% of total goat meat imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

The import market exhibited an unstable trend throughout this timeframe, reaching its peak in 2019 before falling to its lowest point in 2020 with a 31-fold swing between these extremes. In 2020, ECOWAS imported 14.3 thousand US dollars worth of goat meat, representing a steep 96.8% decline compared to 2019. The maximum import value was recorded in 2019 at 448.2 thousand US dollars, while the largest percentage increase occurred that same year at 65.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	43.7%	65.6%	(96.8%)	(57.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Spain (51.3% of import value), Belgium (21.5%), and China (8.9%) together accounted for 81.7% of total goat meat import value to ECOWAS, making them the primary sources of imports.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io