Goat meat exports from Ethiopia: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Ethiopia exported goat meat worth $9.7 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 64 countries for exports of this product. That is 80% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 51% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $90.5 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 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $71.9M | 11.3K t |
| 2021 | $90.5M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $65.6M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $73.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2018 | $58.5M | 9.7K t |
| 2017 | $552K | 103 t |
Where Ethiopia exports goat meat to
Saudi Arabia alone took 97% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $9.5M | 97% |
| Qatar | $255K | 2.6% |
| Kuwait | $21K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.65 per kg, close to the world average of $5.64.
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 goat meat exports (HS 0204.50): 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 0204.50: Meat: of goats, fresh, chilled or frozen.
Common questions
What is the value of goat meat exported by Ethiopia?
Ethiopia exported goat meat worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 64 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 80% on 2023.
Which countries buy goat meat from Ethiopia?
Saudi Arabia was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Qatar (3%) and Kuwait (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average export price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.65 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $5.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of goat meat from Ethiopia changed since 2017?
Exports went from $552 thousand in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $90.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for goat meat?
The HS code for goat meat is subheading 0204.50. 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?
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