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Sheep and goat meat market in Sierra Leone

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market for fresh, chilled, or frozen sheep and goat meat in Sierra Leone expanded to 7 884 tonnes in 2019, up from 7 558 tonnes the previous year. This growth was followed by a contraction in 2020, with market volume falling to 7 621 tonnes, largely due to disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected livestock production and prompted the adoption of biosecurity measures among slaughterhouse workers in regions such as Koinadugu District.

The pandemic continued to influence production and market dynamics in 2021, contributing to a further decline in the market to 7 327 tonnes. In the following years, increased awareness and adoption of biosecurity practices helped stabilize consumption, with the market volume reaching 7 353 tonnes in 2023.

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 Sierra Leone
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sierra Leone in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Sierra Leone 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sierra Leone in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sierra Leone in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sierra Leone, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sierra Leone in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Sierra Leone in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sierra Leone, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sierra Leone in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sierra Leone in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sierra Leone, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sierra Leone in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Sierra Leone in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sierra Leone, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Sierra Leone by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ 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 Sierra Leone

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

In 2020, Sierra Leone produced 7 634 tons of sheep and goat meat, representing a 3.0% year-over-year decrease. From 2017 to 2020, production declined by 4.1%, which translates to an annualized rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2018 at 7 549 tons. The most significant drop occurred in 2018 with a 5.2% decrease, while the largest increase was observed in 2019 at 4.3%.

Annual dynamics of production in Sierra Leone in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(5.2%)	4.3%	(3.0%)	(1.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Sierra Leone

Exports in kind, kg

In 2020, Sierra Leone exported 16 890 kg of sheep and goat meat, showing minimal change compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports surged by 3 278%, corresponding to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 223.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	223.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, France and the United Kingdom formed the core of Sierra Leone's sheep and goat meat exports in volume terms, together accounting for 100.0% of total shipments.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

In 2020, the value of Sierra Leone's sheep and goat meat exports reached 55 225 US dollars, with negligible variation from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value skyrocketed by 405 667.9%, equating to a CAGR of 1 495.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	n/a	n/a	1 495.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, France was the primary destination for Sierra Leone's sheep and goat meat exports in value terms, absorbing 100.0% of total export revenue.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sheep and goat meat to Sierra Leone

Imports in kind, kg

The market displayed an unstable trend throughout the observed period. The highest volume was recorded in 2017, while the lowest occurred in 2020, resulting in a peak-to-trough ratio of 13.3 times. In 2020, Sierra Leone imported 3 491 kg of sheep and goat meat, marking a 64.4% decline compared to 2019. The most substantial decrease was in 2018 at 82.1%, whereas the largest increase was in 2019 at 18.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(82.1%)	18.1%	(64.4%)	(57.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands dominated Sierra Leone's sheep and goat meat imports in volume terms, jointly representing 87.8% of total inflows, with other countries holding significantly smaller shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

The market exhibited volatility over the period. Imports peaked in 2019 and reached their lowest point in 2018, with a 10.1-fold difference between these extremes. In 2020, the value of Sierra Leone's sheep and goat meat imports was 21 678 US dollars, reflecting a 72.0% drop from the previous year. The minimum value was 7 706 US dollars in 2018, while the maximum was 77 513 US dollars in 2019. The sharpest decline occurred in 2018 at 74.7%, and the most significant increase was in 2019 at 905.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(74.7%)	905.8%	(72.0%)	(10.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—the Netherlands, South Africa, and Saudi Arabia—collectively accounted for 97.6% of the total value of sheep and goat meat imports into Sierra Leone.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io