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Sheep and goat meat market in Cabo Verde

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for sheep and goat meat in Cabo Verde grew from 1 141 t in 2018 to 1 518 t in 2023, driven by a steady increase in domestic production from 1 080 t to 1 458 t over the same period. This expansion occurred despite persistent structural challenges in the livestock sector, including low productivity, resource scarcity, and traditional farming techniques that have long characterized local agriculture.

A notable surge took place in 2020 when production jumped by over 20% to 1 354 t. This acceleration coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which prompted the launch of an online purchasing app for fresh products in Praia. The digital platform improved market access and distribution channels for meat, likely supporting consumption during a period of restricted movement and contributing to the overall market growth.

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 Cabo Verde
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 sheep and goat meat in Cabo Verde

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Cabo Verde's sheep and goat meat production has grown for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 1 354 tons of sheep and goat meat, representing a significant 22.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 25.4%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 7.8%. The smallest change occurred in 2018, when production remained stable.

Annual dynamics of production in Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	2.6%	22.2%	7.8%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Cabo Verde

Exports in kind, kg

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Cabo Verde in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Portugal and the Netherlands continued to be the main destinations for Cabo Verde's exports in physical terms, together accounting for 8.5% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal and the Netherlands held the largest share of Cabo Verde's exports in value terms, making up 11.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sheep and goat meat to Cabo Verde

Imports in kind, kg

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and hit their lowest point in 2020, representing a 3.5-fold decrease. In 2020, Cabo Verde imported 27 495 kg of sheep and goat meat, which was 71.3% lower than the previous year. The most substantial growth occurred in 2019, with a 57.2% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(36.8%)	57.2%	(71.3%)	(34.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017–2020 period, Spain remained the leading source for Cabo Verde's sheep and goat meat imports in physical terms, supplying 81.0% of total import flows, while other markets contributed much smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Market behavior was marked by volatility during these years. Import values reached their highest level in 2019 and fell to their lowest in 2020, a 3.6-fold drop. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sheep and goat meat to Cabo Verde were valued at 211.2 thousand US dollars, down 71.9% from 2019. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 753.0 thousand US dollars. The largest increase took place in 2019, with a 35.3% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	35.3%	(71.9%)	(24.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Spain was the primary source for sheep and goat meat imports to Cabo Verde in value terms, representing 82.0% of total import flows, with other destinations playing a much smaller role.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io