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Canada: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Canada

The Canadian goat meat market surged to $X in 2022, growing by 27% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption enjoyed a perceptible increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of goat meat exported from Canada reduced notably to X tons, which is down by -50% compared with 2021. In general, exports saw a deep slump. The smallest decline of -6.4% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat exports declined dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep downturn. The smallest decline of -22.3% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Barbados (X tons) and Trinidad and Tobago (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Barbados (with a CAGR of +15.5%).

In value terms, the largest markets for goat meat exported from Canada were Barbados ($X) and Trinidad and Tobago ($X).

Among the main countries of destination, Barbados, with a CAGR of +20.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 46%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Barbados amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Trinidad and Tobago (+8.6%).

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, the amount of goat meat imported into Canada soared to X tons, with an increase of 29% against 2021 figures. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 101%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main supplier of goat meat to Canada, accounting for a 91% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from Australia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, New Zealand (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+5.0% per year) and Ireland (-22.6% per year).

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Canada, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia stood at +4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: New Zealand (+8.9% per year) and Ireland (-4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, goat meat import price increased by +63.0% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 34%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the price for Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for goat meat in the world?

The country with the largest volume of goat meat consumption was China, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, goat meat consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, fourfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total consumption with an 8.2% share.

What are the largest producers of goat meat in the world?

China remains the largest goat meat producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 38% of total volume. Moreover, goat meat production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. Pakistan ranked third in terms of total production with an 8.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of goat meat to Canada?

In value terms, Australia constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Canada, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by New Zealand, with an 18% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of goat meat from Canada?

In value terms, the largest markets for goat meat exported from Canada were Australia, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for goat meat in Canada?

The average goat meat export price stood at $8,773 per ton in 2021, increasing by 26% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for goat meat in Canada?

In 2021, the average goat meat import price amounted to $7,596 per ton, with an increase of 6.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the goat meat market in Canada. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

FCL 1017 - Goat meat

Country coverage:

Canada

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Canada
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. COUNTRIES WITH TOP YIELDS
4. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION, PRODUCING ANIMALS AND YIELD
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Yield And Growth
16. Exports And Growth
17. Export Prices And Growth
18. Market Size And Growth
19. Per Capita Consumption
20. Imports And Growth
21. Import Prices
22. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
23. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
24. Producing Animals Slaughtered, 2012–2024
25. Yield, 2012–2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
28. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
29. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
30. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
34. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
35. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
36. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
37. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024