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Sheep and goat meat market in Zambia

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 Zambia showed a steady upward trajectory from 2018 to 2023. After a minor contraction to 30 206 t in 2019, volume recovered to 31 035 t in 2020 and continued growing to 32 619 t in 2021.

Growth gained momentum in 2022, with the market reaching 34 594 t. This period saw meat products record their lowest prices in Western Province, a factor that likely enhanced affordability and supported consumption. A significant expansion followed in 2023, with market volume jumping to 43 045 t. This surge coincided with stable goat meat prices in Lusaka Province, reflecting balanced supply and demand conditions that allowed for substantial market growth.

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 Zambia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia in kind, 2018-2023, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Zambia 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia 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 Zambia in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Zambia 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, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Zambia in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Zambia by countries, 2018-2024, K $ 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 Zambia, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Zambia 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, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  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 Zambia

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, Zambia produced 31 034 tons of sheep and goat meat, marking a 2.7% increase compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 9.5%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.1%. The highest production level was recorded in 2018 at 31 035 tons. Production declined by 2.7% in 2019, while the most significant growth occurred in 2018 with a 9.5% increase.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	(2.7%)	2.7%	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports sheep and goat meat from Zambia

Exports in kind, kg

Sheep and goat meat exports from Zambia have risen for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports reached 219 kg, representing a 31.5% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2019, exports surged by 1 269.9%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 139.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	941.6%	31.5%	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Zambia's sheep and goat meat exports were almost exclusively directed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which accounted for 100.0% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, $ US

The market showed considerable volatility throughout this period. It peaked in 2018 and reached its lowest point in 2017, with an 11.2-fold difference between these extremes. In 2019, Zambia's sheep and goat meat export value stood at 1 411 US dollars, reflecting a notable 13.8% decline from 2018. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 1 638 US dollars, which also saw the largest increase of 1 015.4%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1 015.4%	(13.8%)	n/a	-

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was the sole destination for Zambia's sheep and goat meat exports in value terms, capturing 100.0% of the total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports sheep and goat meat to Zambia

Imports in kind, kg

The market experienced significant volatility during these years. From 2017 to 2019, the difference between the peak and trough was 8.3 times. In 2020, Zambia imported 949 kg of sheep and goat meat, a sharp 35.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was in 2019 at 1 462 kg, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 254.7% rise.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	254.7%	135.2%	(35.1%)	75.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, South Africa was the exclusive source of sheep and goat meat imports to Zambia, supplying 100.0% of the total import volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Market volatility was a defining feature of this period. The peak-to-trough amplitude from 2017 to 2019 was 7.2 times. In 2020, Zambia imported 6 486 US dollars worth of sheep and goat meat, down 31.7% year-over-year. The peak value was recorded in 2019 at 9 490 US dollars, and the most substantial increase happened in 2018 with a 193.8% growth.

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