Goat meat market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish goat meat market volume fluctuated between 2018 and 2023, starting at 5.4 thousand tons before dipping to 4.6 thousand tons in 2019. A recovery followed in 2020, lifting the market to 5.8 thousand tons.

Market volume reached a peak of 6.4 thousand tons in 2021, a year marked by the announcement from JBS Foods of its planned entry into the cultivated meat sector by 2024, highlighting emerging innovations in protein production. Subsequently, the market contracted to 5.0 thousand tons in 2022, a period where the broader meat industry in Spain faced headwinds including rising production costs and geopolitical tensions that affected trade flows and sectoral confidence.

By 2023, the market volume declined further to 4.2 thousand tons. Emerging factors in 2024 indicated a shift in the market environment, with reported growth in household consumption of sheep and goat meat by 2.9% and increased consumer preference for convenient, ready-to-cook cuts among urban families. This period also saw the formalization of quality standards through the Protected Geographical Indication for 'Cabrito de Extremadura', which mandates the meat be sold chilled rather than frozen, shaping product presentation and market positioning.

Production goat meat in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's goat meat production was valued at 42 678 thousand US dollars, marking a robust year-over-year increase of 20.6%. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 55.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 16.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 4.3%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 35.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

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Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

In 2020, Spain produced 9 431 tonnes of goat meat, representing a 24.8% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 57.7%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 16.4%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 4.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a jump of 32.7%.

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

Exports goat meat from Spain

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Spain's goat meat export volume increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 4 121 tonnes, showing a significant gain of 18.9% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 72.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 20.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Portugal were the main buyers of Spanish goat meat in terms of volume. France accounted for 31.7% of exports, the United Kingdom for 19.8%, and Portugal for 9.1%. Together, these three countries formed 60.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Spain's cross-border shipments of goat meat increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports amounted to 16 431 thousand US dollars, which is 15.5% higher than the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 55.3%, equating to an annualized growth rate of 15.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, the United Kingdom, and Portugal made the biggest contributions to Spain's goat meat exports in value terms. France accounted for 28.6% of export value, the United Kingdom for 17.7%, and Portugal for 15.8%. Collectively, these three markets represented 62.1% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Spain

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The market showed an unstable trend throughout the period. Import levels fluctuated, with a 2.3-fold difference between the low of 2017 and the high of 2019. In 2020, Spain imported 459 tonnes of goat meat, which is 7.4% lower than the previous year. The maximum volume was recorded in 2019 at 496 tonnes, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 103.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Greece, Germany, and France formed the core of Spain's goat meat imports in terms of volume. Greece accounted for 34.7% of imports, Germany for 29.8%, and France for 21.3%. Together, these three countries represented 85.9% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Spain's imported goat meat volumes increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 6 388 thousand US dollars, showing a controlled year-over-year increase of 3.5%. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 197.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 43.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the three largest markets for Spain's goat meat imports in value terms were Germany, Greece, and France. Together, they accounted for 91.1% of total import flows.

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

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