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Goat meat market in Yemen

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Yemen's goat meat market volume grew consistently from 62 234 t in 2018 to a peak of 84 836 t in 2022, an increase of 36% over five years, driven by rising domestic production which reached 84 825 t. The market stabilized in 2023 with a slight adjustment to 84 280 t, while imports and exports remained minimal throughout the period.

In 2024, the market experienced a sharp rise in meat prices, jumping 30-50% compared to the previous year due to inflation, exchange rate fluctuations, and higher production and distribution costs. Local initiatives in Aden provided price-supported meat during Ramadan, reflecting government efforts to regulate the market amid economic challenges, while direct seller-buyer platforms indicated continued active trade.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Yemen
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Yemen in value, 2018-2023, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Yemen in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Yemen by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production goat meat in Yemen

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Yemen ranked 12th globally in goat meat production from 2017 to 2020.

Top producers of goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Yemen's goat meat production increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 80 631 tonnes of goat meat, marking a 10.0% rise compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 28.6%, which translates to an annualized rate of 8.7%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 62 234 tonnes. The largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 0.7% drop, while the most significant increase was in 2019, with a 17.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.7%)	17.7%	10.0%	8.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports goat meat from Yemen

According to market analysis, Yemen did not export any goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports goat meat to Yemen

Imports in kind, kg

In 2020, Yemen's goat meat imports totaled 544 kilograms, showing a sharp decrease of 95.5% from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports fell by 97.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -69.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(95.5%)	(69.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Oman and Somalia were the primary suppliers of goat meat to Yemen, together accounting for 98.3% of total imports by volume, while other partners played a minor role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

In 2020, Yemen's goat meat imports in value terms were recorded at 4 325 US dollars, a 39.0% decline compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 84.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -46.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	(39.0%)	(46.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman was the leading source of goat meat imports in value, representing 70.8% of total imports, with other countries making up the remainder.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io