Goat meat market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

The goat meat market in Mozambique showed steady expansion between 2018 and 2023. Production volume increased from 2 050 t to 3 343 t over this period, representing growth of more than 60%. Market size mirrored this rise as imports and exports remained minimal. The most pronounced surge occurred in 2022, when output climbed by over 14% to 3 166 t.

In 2023, goat meat production reached 3 343 t. This coincided with a record total meat production for the country of 181 792 t that year, indicating favorable conditions across the meat sector. The market landscape includes established distributors such as Industria Alimentar Carnes de Moçambique Ltda, which engages in meat import and distribution, influencing local supply chains.

Production goat meat in Mozambique

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Mozambique's goat meat production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 2 530 tonnes of goat meat, marking a 4.9% increase from 2019. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 24.5%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.6%.

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

Exports goat meat from Mozambique

Exports in kind, kg

The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2020 and peaked in 2019, with a 16-fold difference between these years. In 2020, Mozambique's foreign goat meat supplies were recorded at 20.0 kg, representing a sharp decline of 93.9% compared to 2019. The maximum volume was achieved in 2019 at 329.0 kg, which also saw the largest increase of 311.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the key partners for Mozambique's goat meat exports in kind were the Marshall Islands, accounting for 60.6% of exports, Singapore with 18.6%, and the United Kingdom at 16.1%. Together, these three markets made up 95.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, $ US

The market displayed volatility over the observed timeframe. Import levels varied significantly, with an 8.5-fold difference between the low in 2020 and the high in 2019. In 2020, Mozambique exported goat meat worth 485 US dollars, which is 88.2% lower than in 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 4 126 US dollars, accompanied by the largest increase of 203.4% that year.

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

During 2017–2020, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and the Marshall Islands were the three main markets for Mozambique's goat meat exports in value terms, collectively representing 91.9% of total exports.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Mozambique

Imports in kind, kg

Mozambique's goat meat imports have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2019, imports totaled 500.0 kg, a substantial increase of 137.0% from the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2019, imports grew by 400%, with a compound annual growth rate of 71.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the import market was highly concentrated, with South Africa being the sole source, responsible for 100.0% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, $ US

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes hit a low in 2017 and peaked in 2018, with a 5.8-fold difference between these years. In 2019, Mozambique's goat meat import volume was 409 US dollars, reflecting a decrease of 68.9% from 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 313 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 483.6%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Mozambique's goat meat imports in value terms were predominantly directed towards South Africa, which accounted for 100.0% of total imports.

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

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