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Sheep and goat meat market in Rwanda

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for fresh, chilled, or frozen sheep and goat meat in Rwanda contracted substantially from 53 876 t in 2018 to 27 985 t in 2023. The decline was most pronounced between 2018 and 2020, when volume fell by over 36%, driven primarily by a drop in domestic production. Imports and exports remained minimal throughout the period, having negligible impact on total market size.

By 2023, the market stabilized at just under 28 000 t. This coincided with stricter regulations on meat imports due to Rwanda's landlocked geography and limited livestock supply, which constrained overall availability. Simultaneously, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board reported strong progress toward national meat production targets under the Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation, indicating heightened state focus on boosting the livestock 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 Rwanda
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Rwanda in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Rwanda 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda 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, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Rwanda 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Rwanda 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, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda 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, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    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 Rwanda in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Rwanda 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Rwanda by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Rwanda

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

Rwanda's sheep and goat meat production has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, production reached 34 132 tons, marking a significant reduction of 23.6% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production fell by 40%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 15.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.3%)	(17.1%)	(23.6%)	(15.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Rwanda

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Rwanda's sheep and goat meat exports totaled 80 kg, showing little change from the previous year. Compared to 2019, exports remained stable. Over the period from 2018 to 2020, exports decreased by 95.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -63.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Gabon and Congo were the primary buyers of sheep and goat meat from Rwanda, together accounting for 100.0% of total exports in volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of Rwanda's sheep and goat meat exports was 167 US dollars, reflecting only a slight variation from the previous year. Between 2018 and 2020, exports declined by 96.9%, corresponding to an annualized rate of -68.7%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Gabon and Congo dominated Rwanda's sheep and goat meat exports in value terms, holding a combined share of 100.0% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sheep and goat meat to Rwanda

Imports in kind, kg

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Imports peaked in 2017 and reached their lowest point in 2020, changing by a factor of 4.3. In 2020, Rwanda imported 788 kg of sheep and goat meat, which represents a 75.0% decrease compared to 2019. The largest increase occurred in 2019, at 1.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Rwanda in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.5%)	1.8%	(75.0%)	(38.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Kenya accounted for 87.9% of Rwanda's total sheep and goat meat imports in volume, with the remainder distributed among a variety of smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The data indicates irregular changes, pointing to a volatile market environment. Imports reached their highest level in 2017 and fell to their lowest in 2020—a swing of 4.4 times. In 2020, the value of sheep and goat meat imports into Rwanda was 10 899 US dollars, reflecting a sharp decline of 74.7% compared to the prior year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, at 9.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(17.0%)	9.5%	(74.7%)	(38.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Kenya held a dominant position in Rwanda's sheep and goat meat imports in value terms, representing 90.4% of total flows, while the remaining share was divided among various smaller destinations.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io