Goat meat market in Western Asia

Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for goat meat in Western Asia grew from 317 thousand tons in 2018 to 351 thousand tons in 2020, reflecting consistent annual expansion. This was followed by a period of stabilization in 2021, with the market reaching 354 thousand tons.

Growth accelerated again in 2022, pushing the market volume to 377 thousand tons. A more pronounced increase occurred in 2023, when the market expanded by over 35 thousand tons to reach 413 thousand tons. During that year, heightened competition in the UAE's red meat market during the Ramadan season contributed to overall market activity.

Production goat meat in Western Asia

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Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Goat meat production in Western Asia has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 332.6 thousand tons of goat meat, marking a 5.5% increase compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 17%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 5.4%.

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

Exports goat meat from Western Asia

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The market experienced significant fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their peak in 2019, after hitting their lowest point in 2018 — a tenfold difference. In 2020, Western Asia exported 504 tons of goat meat, representing a sharp decline of 66.2% from the previous year. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 149 tons, while the highest was in 2019 at 1 491 tons. The most substantial increase occurred in 2019, with a jump of 899.9%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, goat meat exports from Western Asia were relatively evenly distributed. Brazil accounted for 7.2% of exports, Australia for 2.4%, and the United States for 1.3%. Together, these three countries represented just 10.9% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Export values varied by a factor of 4.5, from a high in 2019 to a low in 2017. In 2020, goat meat exports from Western Asia totaled 3.0 million US dollars, reflecting a significant year-over-year decrease of 37.0%. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at 4.8 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a rise of 256.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner portfolio for goat meat exports from Western Asia in value terms was quite diverse. Brazil contributed 3.5% of export value, the United States 3.3%, and Australia 1.7%. Combined, these three countries made up only 8.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports goat meat to Western Asia

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Goat meat imports into Western Asia fell for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports stood at 18 778 tons, down 16.7% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 29.9%, equivalent to an average annual decline of 11.2%.

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

During the 2017–2020 period, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Australia were the leading sources of goat meat imports into Western Asia. Ethiopia accounted for 38.5% of imports, Kenya for 28.8%, and Australia for 5.1%. Together, these three countries comprised 72.4% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Goat meat imports into Western Asia declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, import value amounted to 112.3 million US dollars, showing a notable decrease of 11.7% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports dropped by 16.8%, which corresponds to an average annual reduction of 6.0%.

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

Over the 2017–2020 period, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Australia emerged as the primary markets for goat meat imports into Western Asia in value terms. Ethiopia represented 44.2% of import value, Kenya 31.9%, and Australia 4.4%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 80.4% of total import flows.

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

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