Goat meat market in Western Africa

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the goat meat market in Western Africa expanded from 451.2 thousand tons to 494.2 thousand tons, reflecting a clear upward trajectory in volume.

Growth was particularly strong in 2022, when the market jumped to 494.5 thousand tons, following a period of stabilization in 2020 and modest increases in 2021. The market then leveled off in 2023, maintaining a high volume near 494 thousand tons.

This expansion was almost entirely due to rising domestic production, as imports and exports remained negligible throughout the period, indicating a self-sufficient market structure.

Production goat meat in Western Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

After two consecutive years of growth, goat meat production in Western Africa experienced a decline. In 2020, production reached 462.5 thousand tons, showing little change from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production increased by 7.2%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.3%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 463.0 thousand tons, while the most significant year-over-year increase occurred in 2018 at 4.5%.

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

Exports goat meat from Western Africa

Exports in kind, t

The market demonstrated considerable volatility during this period. Export volumes fluctuated dramatically, with a 135-fold difference between the 2019 peak and 2020 low. In 2020, Western Africa's goat meat exports amounted to just 0.2 tons, representing a sharp year-over-year decline of 99.3%. The maximum export volume was recorded in 2019 at 32.9 tons, with the largest percentage increase occurring that same year at 314.2%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Congo served as the primary destination for Western Africa's goat meat exports, accounting for 14.6% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market displayed significant volatility throughout the observed period. Export values showed extreme variation, with a 116-fold difference between the 2019 peak and 2017 low. In 2020, goat meat exports from Western Africa totaled 1.9 thousand US dollars, marking a substantial year-over-year decrease of 98.9%. The maximum export value was recorded in 2019 at 171.9 thousand US dollars, with the most dramatic percentage increase occurring that year at 6 045.2%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Congo consistently represented the largest market for Western Africa's goat meat exports in value terms, accounting for 2.5% of total export revenue.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Western Africa

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes followed an unstable pattern during this timeframe. The market experienced a 35-fold variation between the 2019 peak and 2020 low. In 2020, Western Africa imported 3.7 tons of goat meat, representing a 97.2% decrease compared to the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2019 at 132.1 tons, with the largest percentage increase occurring that same year at 73.1%.

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

During the 2017-2020 period, three countries dominated goat meat imports to Western Africa: Spain (48.7% of import volumes), Belgium (13.4%), and Argentina (9.8%). Together, these three suppliers accounted for 71.9% of total imports.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The data reveals irregular patterns, indicating a highly volatile import market. Import values showed a 31-fold variation between the 2019 maximum and 2020 minimum. In 2020, Western Africa's goat meat imports reached 14.3 thousand US dollars, representing a 96.8% decline from the previous year. The highest import value was recorded in 2019 at 448.2 thousand US dollars, with the largest percentage increase occurring that year at 65.6%.

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

Throughout the 2017-2020 period, three key markets dominated Western Africa's goat meat imports in value terms: Spain, Belgium, and China. Together, these three countries accounted for 81.8% of total import spending.

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

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