Goat meat market in Oman

Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh, chilled, or frozen goat meat in Oman showed stable consumption levels between 2018 and 2023, with annual volumes ranging from 18,847 t to 19,634 t. Domestic production grew steadily from 16,465 t to 17,761 t over this period, while imports more than halved, indicating a shift toward greater self-sufficiency. This production expansion helped offset the decline in foreign supply, keeping overall market volume consistent.

In the later years, consumer preferences for a diverse diet that includes red meat supported underlying demand. The availability of fresh and chilled goat meat through authorized and supervised retail outlets reinforced consumer confidence in product quality, contributing to market stability. Accessible price points for sheep and goat meat, typically between 2.5 and 4 OMR per kilogram, also helped maintain steady consumption patterns.

Production goat meat in Oman

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

After a two-year decline, Oman's goat meat production rebounded. In 2020, the country produced 16,430 tonnes of goat meat, marking a 2.4% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production decreased by 2.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 16,040 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 2.6%.

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

Exports goat meat from Oman

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Import levels fluctuated significantly, with a fourfold difference between the peak in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Oman's cross-border shipments of goat meat reached 21 tonnes, representing a sharp 75.2% decrease from the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 85 tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 190.6%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain were the leading destinations for Oman's goat meat exports in kind, together accounting for 90.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed signs of volatility over the observed period. Export volumes varied 8.7 times from the high in 2019 to the low in 2017. In 2020, Oman exported $219,000 worth of goat meat, marking a steep 68.6% decline compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $696,000, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 402.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates was the key buyer of goat meat from Oman, taking 81.7% of total exports in value terms, with a diversified group of other countries accounting for the remainder.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Oman

Imports in kind, t

Oman's goat meat imports declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 2,494 tonnes, reflecting a solid 13.8% decrease from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports fell by 27.7%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.2%.

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

Throughout 2017-2020, the United Arab Emirates (25.3% of imports in kind), Somalia (20.6% of imports in kind), and Kenya (15.1% of imports in kind) were the main sources for goat meat imports to Oman, jointly representing 61.0% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign goat meat supplies to Oman declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to $7,548,000, representing a strong 23.5% loss compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 54.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 22.9%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya (22.4% of imports in value terms), Somalia (17.4% of imports in value terms), and the United Arab Emirates (16.5% of imports in value terms) led the structure of imports in value terms, together accounting for 56.2% of total flows.

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

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