Live sheep and goats trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in live sheep and goats was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 585.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017, and down 17% 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 | $2.48B | 585.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.97B | 708.7K t |
| 2022 | $2.17B | 580.9K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 561.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.59B | 473.8K t |
| 2019 | $1.43B | 417.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.79B | 421.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.63B | 427.2K t |
Top live sheep and goats exporting countries
Sudan is the largest exporter with 29% of world exports, followed by Somalia and Romania. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 89 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sudan | $727.4M | 29% |
| Somalia | $294.2M | 12% |
| Romania | $257.0M | 10% |
| Spain | $246.7M | 10% |
| Iran | $152.6M | 6.2% |
| Jordan | $127.3M | 5.1% |
| Djibouti | $82.0M | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $74.3M | 3% |
| Hungary | $63.0M | 2.5% |
| Australia | $48.2M | 2% |
| Namibia | $45.8M | 1.9% |
| France | $41.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Saudi Arabia is the biggest buyer with 52% of world imports, ahead of Morocco and Jordan. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 64% across 135 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.29B | 52% |
| Morocco | $157.7M | 6.4% |
| Jordan | $139.9M | 5.7% |
| Kuwait | $139.6M | 5.6% |
| Qatar | $115.2M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $83.7M | 3.4% |
| Israel | $65.8M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $44.7M | 1.8% |
| Libya | $36.9M | 1.5% |
| Germany | $30.6M | 1.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $27.5M | 1.1% |
| France | $26.2M | 1.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sudan averaged $5.42 per kg and Djibouti $3.05 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.
Product types under HS 0104
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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 0104: Sheep and goats; live. HS 0104 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most live sheep and goats?
Sudan exported $727.4 million in 2024, 29% of the world total, followed by Somalia (12%) and Romania (10%). In all, 89 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most live sheep and goats?
Saudi Arabia imported $1.29 billion in 2024, 52% of world imports, ahead of Morocco (6%) and Jordan (6%). The top three importers together take 64%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in live sheep and goats?
It was worth $2.48 billion in 2024, about 585.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 52% since 2017. The peak year was 2023 at $2.97 billion. 89 countries reported exports and 135 reported imports.
What is the average price of live sheep and goats per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.23 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sudan averaged $5.42 per kg and Djibouti $3.05 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 live sheep and goats?
The HS code for live sheep and goats is heading 0104, in chapter 01 (animals; live). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 0104 page.
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