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Sheep and goat meat market in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2026

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for sheep and goat meat in Saint Kitts and Nevis showed considerable volatility from 2018 to 2023. Consumption began at 196.2 tons in 2018, then gradually declined over the next two years, stabilizing around 179 tons by 2020.

A sharp contraction occurred in 2021, with the market size falling 42% to 103.2 tons, driven largely by a drop in imports to 71.2 tons. The market rebounded strongly in 2022, growing 55% to 159.7 tons as imports recovered to 113.4 tons and domestic production increased to 46.4 tons.

In 2023, market volume decreased again by 16% to 133.7 tons, while imports fell to 79.7 tons. Domestic production continued to rise, reaching 54 tons that year. Import volumes for 2024 reached 155.9 tons, indicating a significant rise in supply.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2018-2023, kg
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Saint Kitts and Nevis 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, kg
  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, kg
  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 Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Kitts and Nevis 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Kitts and Nevis by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Saint Kitts and Nevis 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Saint Kitts and Nevis by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Trade balance
1. 7.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 7.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 7.2.2. In value, K $ US
8. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 8.1. Direct Data
  1. 8.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 8.2. Mirror Data
  1. 8.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 8.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production sheep and goat meat in Saint Kitts and Nevis

In kind, 2017-2020, kg

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

Sheep and goat meat production in Saint Kitts and Nevis fell for the second year in a row. In 2020, the country produced 30 000 kg, marking a 3.0% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production dropped by 5.2%, which translates to an average annual decline of 1.8%. The highest output was recorded in 2018 at 35 600 kg. The most significant drop occurred in 2019 with a 13.1% reduction, while the largest increase was seen in 2018 with a 12.5% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	12.5%	(13.1%)	(3.0%)	(1.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Saint Kitts and Nevis

Market analysis indicates that Saint Kitts and Nevis did not export any sheep and goat meat between 2017 and 2020.

Imports sheep and goat meat to Saint Kitts and Nevis

Imports in kind, t

Sheep and goat meat imports into Saint Kitts and Nevis decreased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports reached 148.9 tonnes, showing a slight decline of 1.1% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 27.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -10.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(22.1%)	(6.2%)	(1.1%)	(10.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Australia and the United States were the primary sources for sheep and goat meat imports, together making up 95.9% of total volume. Other countries contributed only minor shares during this time.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Saint Kitts and Nevis imported approximately 790.0 thousand US dollars worth of sheep and goat meat, representing a sharp increase of 38.0% compared to the previous year. However, over the 2017-2020 period, import value decreased by 2.8%, with a CAGR of -0.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 572.4 thousand US dollars, while the peak occurred in 2018 at 840.0 thousand US dollars. The most substantial decline took place in 2019 with a 31.9% drop.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3.3%	(31.9%)	38.0%	(0.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Australia was the leading supplier of sheep and goat meat to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value terms, accounting for 70.7% of total imports. Other markets played a relatively smaller role in the import structure.

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

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Saint Kitts and Nevis in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io