Sheep and goat meat market in Guinea

Earlier Report Observations

The sheep and goat meat market in Guinea experienced a significant downturn in 2019, with volume falling to 45 869 t, a drop of nearly 13% from the previous year's 52 683 t. This contraction interrupted the market's trajectory, but it proved to be temporary.

From 2020 onward, the market entered a sustained growth phase. Volume increased to 49 088 t in 2020, then continued to climb steadily, reaching 61 549 t by 2023. Over this four-year period, the market expanded by more than 25%, with the strongest annual growth of 10.5% recorded in 2023.

Market conditions are influenced by distinct consumer preferences and supply factors. Guinean consumers have a cultural and health-related preference for goat meat over mutton. Additionally, prices for sheep meat in Conakry can vary widely, influenced by animal scarcity, particularly around religious festivals like Tabaski, which creates seasonal demand peaks.

Production sheep and goat meat in Guinea

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, Guinea produced 48 928 tons of sheep and goat meat, marking a 6.7% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 5.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 45 856 tons, while the highest was in 2018 at 52 606 tons. The most significant production decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 12.8%, whereas the largest increase was observed in 2018, rising by 13.8%.

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

Exports sheep and goat meat from Guinea

Exports in kind, t

In 2020, Guinea's exports of sheep and goat meat amounted to 0.5 tons, showing little change from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell sharply by 98.7%, which translates to an average annual decline of 76.5%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Austria and France were the primary destinations for Guinea's sheep and goat meat exports, together accounting for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Guinea exported sheep and goat meat worth 5.8 thousand US dollars in 2020, with only minor fluctuations compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export values decreased by 97.3%, corresponding to an average annual decline of 70.2%.

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

During 2017-2020, Austria and France dominated Guinea's sheep and goat meat exports in value terms, jointly representing 100.0% of total export earnings.

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

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

Imports sheep and goat meat to Guinea

Imports in kind, t

Import volumes showed considerable volatility throughout the period. Guinea imported 160.3 tons of sheep and goat meat in 2020, a dramatic increase of 1 175.3% from the previous year. The lowest import level was recorded in 2019 at 12.6 tons, with imports fluctuating 12.8 times between the 2020 high and the 2019 low. The most substantial decline occurred in 2019, dropping by 83.7%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy (46.9% of import volumes), Saudi Arabia (16.1%), and the United Kingdom (15.3%) were the leading sources of sheep and goat meat imports to Guinea, together making up 78.3% of total import flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Import values exhibited significant instability during this timeframe. Guinea imported sheep and goat meat worth 238.7 thousand US dollars in 2020, reflecting a sharp rise of 168.6% compared to 2019. The lowest import value was recorded in 2019 at 88.9 thousand US dollars, while the highest was in 2018 at 264.3 thousand US dollars. Imports varied threefold from the 2018 peak to the 2019 low, with the largest decline occurring in 2019 at 66.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands (31.9% of import value), Italy (23.4%), and Saudi Arabia (10.0%) were the top suppliers of sheep and goat meat to Guinea in monetary terms, collectively representing 65.3% of total import value.

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

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