Goat meat exports from Tanzania: data, top buyers and prices
Tanzania exported $7.9 million of goat meat in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 64 countries for exports of this product. That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.3 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 | $7.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $22.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $631K | 214 t |
| 2019 | $906K | 265 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 953 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
Where Tanzania exports goat meat to
One buyer market dominates: Oman accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Oman | $4.2M | 54% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 13% |
| Kuwait | $824K | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $792K | 10% |
| Qatar | $784K | 9.9% |
| China | $125K | 1.6% |
| India | $70K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 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 Tanzania?
The shipment records behind Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
Tanzania exported goat meat worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 64 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries buy goat meat from Tanzania?
Oman was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and Kuwait (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 7 buyer countries in total. Oman grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average export price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared export value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 9% below 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 Tanzania changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 179%. The peak was 2023 at $22.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Tanzania. Tell us your product to see it live.
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