Earlier Report Observations
The market volume for goat meat in Malaysia declined from 2,736 t in 2018 to 1,952 t in 2020, a reduction of nearly 30% over two years. It then began to recover, reaching 2,023 t in 2021 and 2,166 t in 2022, before a sharp increase to 2,670 t in 2023, which brought the market close to its 2018 level.
By 2025, the market was characterized by stable demand for fresh local goat meat, with average prices around RM56.38/kg. New product segments such as rolled goat and aqiqah packages using both local and imported meat have emerged, catering to special occasions. Distribution channels have evolved with the adoption of vacuum packaging and direct home delivery by suppliers, facilitating online purchases. Imported frozen goat meat from Australia and New Zealand remains a key source, offering lower prices and influencing consumer choice between fresh local and frozen imported products.
Table of content
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Terms of use of the report
- 3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
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4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
- 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2025
- 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
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4.1.1. In kind
- 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
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4.1. Key Market Indicators
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5. Production
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5.1. Production in Malaysia
- 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in value, 2018-2023, $ US
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5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
- 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
- 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
- 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
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5.1. Production in Malaysia
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6. Imports
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
- 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
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6.1.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
- 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
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6.2.2. Imports in kind, t
- 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
- 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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6.1. Imports (Direct Data)
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7. Exports
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
- 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
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7.1.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
- 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
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7.2.2. Exports in kind, t
- 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, t
- 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
- 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, K $ US
- 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2025
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7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia, 2018-2025, $ US/t
- 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Malaysia by countries, 2018-2025, $ US/t
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7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
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8. Trade balance
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
- 8.1.1. In kind, t
- 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
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8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
- 8.2.1. In kind, t
- 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
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8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
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9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2025
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9.1. Direct Data
- 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.2. Mirror Data
- 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
- 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
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9.1. Direct Data
Production goat meat in Malaysia
In kind, 2018-2021, t
Top producers of goat meat, 2018-2021
World map of production of goat meat, 2018-2021
Malaysia's goat meat production volume increased in 2021, following a two-year decline. The country produced 1,936 tonnes of goat meat that year, representing a moderate 6.2% increase compared to 2020. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production decreased by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -8.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 1,823 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual decline of 16.0%.
Annual dynamics of production in Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | (15.0%) | (16.0%) | 6.2% | (8.8%) |
Exports goat meat from Malaysia
Exports in kind, t
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
From 2018 to 2021, Singapore was consistently the dominant and nearly exclusive destination for Malaysia's goat meat exports in volume terms, accounting for 100.0% of shipments.
Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021
Exports in value, K $ US
Annual dynamics of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Change from last year | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
Between 2018 and 2021, Singapore remained by far the primary destination for Malaysia's goat meat exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total export flows.
Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's exports from Malaysia in value, 2018-2021
Imports goat meat to Malaysia
Imports in kind, t
In 2021, Malaysia's goat meat imports totaled 87.2 tonnes, marking a 32.3% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2018-2021 period, imports declined by 56.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -24.0%. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 43.5%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 14.8%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021, t
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (43.5%) | 14.8% | (32.3%) | (24.0%) |
Throughout 2018-2021, Australia remained the almost exclusive supplier of goat meat to Malaysia, accounting for 93.2% of total imports in volume terms.
Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Malaysia in kind, 2018-2021
Imports in value, K $ US
The market demonstrated volatility during the observed period. Imports peaked in 2018 and reached their lowest point in 2019, with a 2.6-fold difference between these years. In 2021, Malaysia's goat meat imports from abroad amounted to 552,000 US dollars, showing a significant 21.6% decrease compared to 2020. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 386,000 US dollars. The largest annual decline occurred in 2019 at 62.1%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2020 at 82.3%.
Annual dynamics of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021, K $ US
| Parameter | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR | |
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| 1 | Change from last year | (62.1%) | 82.3% | (21.6%) | (18.5%) |
From 2018 to 2021, Australia accounted for nearly all goat meat imports to Malaysia in value terms, with a share of 92.2% of total import flows.
Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021
World map of product's imports to Malaysia in value, 2018-2021
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