Sheep and goat meat market in Djibouti

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the sheep and goat meat market in Djibouti showed moderate growth, increasing from 9 090 t to 9 202 t. This overall expansion was accompanied by some annual fluctuations. A notable dip occurred in 2019 when the market size fell to 8 933 t, primarily due to a sharp rise in exports to 167 t. Production remained highly stable throughout the period, hovering just above 9 100 t, indicating a consistent domestic supply base.

The market reached 9 202 t in 2023, supported by a significant rise in imports to 60 t. This increase was facilitated by the Djiboutian Ministry of Agriculture authorizing the import of red meat, including fresh, chilled, and frozen lamb, to cover local demand. Specific measures were taken to supply the market during Ramadan through imports of frozen and vacuum-packed red meat. Concurrently, a price ceiling of 1 200 dinars per kilogram was set for imported meat to help regulate the local market.

Production sheep and goat meat in Djibouti

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

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

In 2020, Djibouti produced 9 127 tons of sheep and goat meat, marking a slight increase of 0.7% compared to 2019. The previous year, 2019, saw a minor decline of 0.1%.

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

Exports sheep and goat meat from Djibouti

Exports in kind, t

The data shows irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Export volumes reached their highest point in 2019, after hitting their lowest in 2018—a swing of 13.6 times between these extremes. In 2019, Djibouti exported 167.0 tons of sheep and goat meat, a sharp rise of 1 256.9% from 2018. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 12.3 tons, with the largest drop that year at 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Oman and the United Arab Emirates were the leading markets for exports in volume, together accounting for 81.5% of total flows, while the remainder was distributed among other destinations.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Exports fluctuated significantly, with a peak in 2019 and a trough in 2018, showing a change of 10.5 times between these points. In 2019, sheep and goat meat exports from Djibouti totaled 592.5 thousand US dollars, reflecting an intense surge of 947.3% compared to the previous year. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 56.6 thousand US dollars, with the largest decline that year at 17.3%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Oman and the United Arab Emirates remained the primary markets for exports in value terms, jointly representing 88.0% of total flows, with other partners making up the rest.

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

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

Imports sheep and goat meat to Djibouti

Imports in kind, t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations over the period. Import volumes peaked in 2017 and bottomed out in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 122 times. In 2020, Djibouti's sheep and goat meat imports amounted to 1.2 tons, indicating a drop of 97.0% year-over-year. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 14.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates dominated imports in volume, together capturing 86.6% of total flows, while the rest was thinly spread across other markets.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

The market displayed volatility throughout the observed period. Import values reached their highest point in 2017 and their lowest in 2020, with a peak-to-trough ratio of 24 times. In 2020, cross-border shipments of sheep and goat meat to Djibouti totaled 13.9 thousand US dollars, which is 95.1% less than the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 24.8%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, the United Arab Emirates (34.1% of imports in value terms), Saudi Arabia (32.6% of imports in value terms), and Bahrain (23.4% of imports in value terms) formed the key group of partners for sheep and goat meat imports to Djibouti, jointly accounting for 90.1% of total flows.

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

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