Goat meat imports in Saudi Arabia: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Saudi Arabia imported goat meat worth $27.9 million (5.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $43.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2023 | $36.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $37.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 6.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 314 t |
Where Saudi Arabia imports goat meat from
Kenya alone supplied 51% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $14.2M | 51% |
| Ethiopia | $9.5M | 34% |
| Australia | $2.4M | 8.6% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Pakistan | $731K | 2.6% |
| Argentina | $74K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0% |
| India | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 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 Saudi Arabia?
The shipment records behind Saudi Arabia goat meat imports (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 imported by Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia imported goat meat worth $27.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 132 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply goat meat to Saudi Arabia?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Ethiopia (34%) and Australia (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 8 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $5.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of goat meat to Saudi Arabia changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $27.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $43.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 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.
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