Sheep and goat meat market in Mozambique

Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2023, the market for fresh, chilled, or frozen sheep and goat meat in Mozambique demonstrated strong and consistent growth. The total market volume expanded from 5 083 tons to 7 947 tons, an increase of more than 50%. This rise was closely aligned with a significant expansion in domestic production, which grew from 4 974 tons to 7 850 tons over the same six-year period.

The market's expansion accelerated notably after 2020, with annual production gains exceeding 1 000 tons in both 2022 and 2023. Import volumes remained relatively small and variable throughout, having a minimal impact on the overall supply trend. By the end of 2023, both domestic output and total market consumption had reached their highest recorded levels.

Production sheep and goat meat in Mozambique

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Top producers of sheep and goat meat, 2017-2020

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

Sheep and goat meat production in Mozambique has increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Mozambique produced 5 930 tons of sheep and goat meat, representing a 3.1% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 22.6%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.0%.

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

Exports sheep and goat meat from Mozambique

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Sheep and goat meat exports from Mozambique have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports reached 2.8 tons, showing a substantial increase of 488.0% compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2020, exports surged by 1 137.4%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 131.3%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the main buyers of sheep and goat meat from Mozambique were the United Arab Emirates (43.3% of exports in kind), Singapore (33.1% of exports in kind), and the Marshall Islands (7.3% of exports in kind). Together, these three countries accounted for 83.7% of total exports in kind.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

Sheep and goat meat exports from Mozambique have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Mozambique exported 14.9 thousand US dollars worth of sheep and goat meat, marking a significant rise of 131.5% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports grew by 302.9%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 59.1%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, the principal buyers of sheep and goat meat from Mozambique in value terms were the United Arab Emirates (39.1% of exports), Singapore (20.1% of exports), and South Africa (15.9% of exports). Collectively, these three markets represented 75.0% of total exports in value.

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

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

Imports sheep and goat meat to Mozambique

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The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Import volumes peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2017, with a top-to-bottom ratio of 2.9 times. In 2020, Mozambique imported a total of 94.2 tons of sheep and goat meat, reflecting a sharp decline of 34.7% compared to 2019. The highest volume was recorded in 2019 at 144.3 tons, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 122.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the primary suppliers of sheep and goat meat to Mozambique were South Africa (41.6% of imports in kind), the United Arab Emirates (14.9% of imports in kind), and the United Kingdom (13.5% of imports in kind). Together, these three countries made up 70.1% of total imports in kind.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

There were noticeable fluctuations in market performance during this period. Imports reached their peak in 2020 and fell to their lowest point in 2017, with an amplitude of 4.6 times. In 2020, sheep and goat meat imports into Mozambique amounted to 995.2 thousand US dollars, showing a gain of 294.1% compared to the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 37.0%.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa consistently accounted for 83.2% of total imports in value terms, indicating a high concentration on this market. The remaining share was distributed among other countries.

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

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