Goat meat trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in goat meat was worth $435.9 million in 2024, about 77.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017, and up 7% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $435.9M | 77.3K t |
| 2023 | $406.1M | 70.2K t |
| 2022 | $470.7M | 71.6K t |
| 2021 | $432.8M | 64.6K t |
| 2020 | $321.7M | 53.3K t |
| 2019 | $393.2M | 63.6K t |
| 2018 | $326.2M | 54.3K t |
| 2017 | $308.9M | 49.5K t |
Top goat meat exporting countries
Exports are led by Australia (59%), Kenya (20%) and Spain (4%). 64 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 83%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $255.7M | 59% |
| Kenya | $88.4M | 20% |
| Spain | $19.1M | 4.4% |
| France | $13.1M | 3% |
| Greece | $12.3M | 2.8% |
| Ethiopia | $9.7M | 2.2% |
| Tanzania | $7.9M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $6.9M | 1.6% |
| China | $4.9M | 1.1% |
| New Zealand | $4.1M | 1% |
| Mexico | $1.9M | 0.4% |
| Pakistan | $1.6M | 0.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 32% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates and South Korea. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 60% across 132 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $138.2M | 32% |
| United Arab Emirates | $71.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $50.3M | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27.9M | 6.4% |
| China | $22.1M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $16.7M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $13.0M | 3% |
| Taiwan | $12.0M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $8.7M | 2% |
| France | $8.0M | 1.8% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $7.5M | 1.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $9.58 per kg and Tanzania $5.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 0204.50: Meat: of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen. HS 0204 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most goat meat?
Australia exported $255.7 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by Kenya (20%) and Spain (4%). In all, 64 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most goat meat?
The United States imported $138.2 million in 2024, 32% of world imports, ahead of the United Arab Emirates (16%) and South Korea (12%). The top three importers together take 60%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in goat meat?
It was worth $435.9 million in 2024, about 77.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 41% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $470.7 million. 64 countries reported exports and 132 reported imports.
What is the average price of goat meat per kg?
The world average declared value was about $5.64 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $9.58 per kg and Tanzania $5.12 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for goat meat?
The HS code for goat meat is subheading 0204.50, in chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find goat meat buyers and suppliers?
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