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Sheep and goat meat market in Gambia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The production of sheep and goat meat in Gambia grew from 2 770 t in 2018 to 3 480 t in 2022, driving market size expansion from 3 113 t to 3 564 t over the same period. This growth occurred within a livestock sector facing persistent structural constraints, including widespread animal diseases and limited access to veterinary services.

Imports of sheep and goat meat fell sharply from 343 t in 2018 to just 18 t in 2023, increasing the market's reliance on domestic production. After peaking in 2022, both production and market volume declined in 2023 to 3 193 t and 3 195 t respectively. In response to sectoral challenges, the Gambian government launched the Livestock Master Plan in 2023, targeting improvements in animal health, genetics, and feed for small ruminants.

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 Gambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Gambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Gambia 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 Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia 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, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Gambia 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, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Gambia 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gambia 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, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Gambia 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, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Gambia in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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 Gambia, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Gambia by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 Gambia

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

Gambia's sheep and goat meat production has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country produced 3 288 tons of sheep and goat meat, representing a significant 10.8% gain compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 30.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.8%	7.1%	10.8%	9.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Gambia

Market data indicates that Gambia did not export any sheep and goat meat from 2017 to 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Gambia

Imports in kind, t

The market showed considerable volatility during these years. Import volumes reached their peak in 2018 before declining to their lowest level in 2020, with the highest volume being three times greater than the lowest. In 2020, Gambia imported 114.6 tons of sheep and goat meat, which represents a 55.9% decrease from the previous year. The maximum import volume was recorded in 2018 at 342.8 tons, while the largest year-over-year increase occurred that same year at 81.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	81.4%	(24.2%)	(55.9%)	(15.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands held the dominant position in Gambia's sheep and goat meat imports by volume, accounting for 70.4% of total imports. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Import values varied by a factor of 1.8 between the high in 2018 and the low in 2017. In 2020, Gambia's sheep and goat meat imports totaled $57 533, showing a slight 0.8% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at $90 636. The largest year-over-year decline occurred in 2019 at 36.0%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 84.9%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	84.9%	(36.0%)	(0.8%)	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, the Netherlands accounted for 70.5% of Gambia's total sheep and goat meat import value. The remaining imports were distributed among a broad group of smaller trading partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io