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Sheep and goat meat market in Colombia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Colombian sheep and goat meat market expanded significantly in 2019, with volume reaching 4 226 t, a 36% increase from the previous year. This surge was driven by growing domestic demand in large retail outlets and plazas, coupled with supportive public policies that included the formalization of slaughterhouses and active efforts by the Colombian Agricultural Institute (ICA) to strengthen the sector.

After the peak, market volume dropped to 2 054 t in 2020. During this period, authorities implemented zoning to identify over 30 million hectares suitable for sheep and goat grazing, aiming for long-term sector development. The market then stabilized around 2 012 t in 2021, facing persistent challenges such as limited technological support and semi-intensive production systems that constrained competitiveness, despite moderate growth in consumer interest in alternative meats.

In 2022, a slight recovery to 2 026 t coincided with the promotion of officially zoned areas and an increase in formal slaughtering, alongside the influence of global supply chain factors on local availability. By 2023, market volume declined to 1 761 t, reflecting ongoing adjustments in the sector.

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 Colombia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Colombia 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Colombia 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Colombia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Colombia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, t
    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 Colombia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Colombia 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 Colombia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Colombia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  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 Colombia

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

Colombia's sheep and goat meat production declined after two consecutive years of growth. In 2020, production reached 2 054 tonnes, marking a significant year-on-year decrease of 43.5%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 30.1%, with an average annual decline rate of 11.2%. The highest production level was recorded in 2019 at 3 638 tonnes, which also saw the largest annual increase of 14.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	8.0%	14.7%	(43.5%)	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Colombia

Exports in kind, t

In 2018, Colombia exported 60.3 tonnes of sheep and goat meat, representing a modest increase of 7.8% compared to 2017.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.8%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Curaçao consistently served as the primary and nearly exclusive destination for Colombia's sheep and goat meat exports, accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Colombia's sheep and goat meat exports reached 217.1 thousand US dollars in 2018, showing a 9.4% increase from the previous year.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.4%	n/a	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Colombia's export structure in value terms was highly concentrated, with Curaçao accounting for 100.0% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sheep and goat meat to Colombia

Imports in kind, t

In 2019, Colombia imported 588.1 tonnes of sheep and goat meat, maintaining the same level as in 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, imports surged by 3 815.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 239.6%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Belgium and Chile were the main sources of sheep and goat meat imports to Colombia, together representing 99.7% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Colombia's sheep and goat meat imports amounted to 609.5 thousand US dollars in 2019, showing only minor changes compared to 2018. Over the 2017-2019 period, import value increased by 289%, with an average annual growth rate of 57.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Colombia 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

During 2017-2020, Belgium and Chile remained the principal markets for Colombia's sheep and goat meat imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 95.9% of total import value, while other partners made up the remaining share.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io