Goat meat imports in the United Arab Emirates: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Arab Emirates imported $71.9 million of goat meat in 2024 (13.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 132 countries for imports of this product. That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $113.5 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 | $71.9M | 13.6K t |
| 2023 | $113.5M | 19.6K t |
| 2022 | $109.0M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $98.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $74.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2019 | $89.4M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $95.2M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 2.4K t |
Where the United Arab Emirates imports goat meat from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $70.1M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $792K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $733K | 1% |
| Australia | $152K | 0.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $61K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $28K | 0% |
| Romania | $14K | 0% |
| Italy | $13K | 0% |
| France | $3K | 0% |
| China | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.30 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The shipment records behind United Arab Emirates 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 the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates imported goat meat worth $71.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 132 countries worldwide, with 16% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply goat meat to the United Arab Emirates?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($70.1 million), followed by Tanzania (1%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 634% on the year.
What is the average import price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.30 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $5.64 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of goat meat to the United Arab Emirates changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $71.9 million in 2024, an increase of 722%. The peak was 2023 at $113.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $82.7 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.
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