Goat meat imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $9.3 million of goat meat in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 861 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 920 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 379 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 452 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports goat meat from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Greece grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $5.3M | 57% |
| Netherlands | $2.6M | 28% |
| Greece | $854K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $351K | 3.8% |
| Australia | $89K | 1% |
| France | $70K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $42K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $38K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $26K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.59 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.
Goat meat exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported goat meat worth $413 thousand (54 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $216K | 52% |
| France | $79K | 19% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $77K | 19% |
| Dominica | $22K | 5.4% |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | $9K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $8K | 1.8% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom 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 Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported goat meat worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply goat meat to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the Netherlands (27%) and Greece (9%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 527% on the year.
What is the average import price of goat meat per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.59 per kg in 2024, close to 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 the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 323%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export goat meat?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $413 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, France and Antigua and Barbuda. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 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 the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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