Fresh mutton carcasses exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of fresh mutton carcasses by Ethiopia reached $2.1 million in 2024 (265 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2.1M | 265 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.9M | 896 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 334 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 642 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 750 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 442 t |
Where Ethiopia exports fresh mutton carcasses to
The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (49%), Qatar (40%), Bahrain (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 49% |
| Qatar | $823K | 40% |
| Bahrain | $138K | 6.6% |
| Kuwait | $96K | 4.6% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.86 per kg, 22% above the world average of $6.44. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Ethiopia?
The shipment records behind Ethiopia fresh mutton carcasses exports (HS 0204.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 0204.21: Meat: of sheep, carcasses and half-carcasses (excluding carcasses and half-carcasses of lamb), fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh mutton carcasses exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported fresh mutton carcasses worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 265 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 55 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries buy fresh mutton carcasses from Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 49% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Qatar (40%) and Bahrain (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of fresh mutton carcasses per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.86 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $6.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of fresh mutton carcasses from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2022 at $6.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh mutton carcasses?
The HS code for fresh mutton carcasses is subheading 0204.21. It sits in HS chapter 02 (meat and edible meat offal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Ethiopia. Tell us your product to see it live.
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