China: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in China

The Chinese goat meat market was estimated at $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -0.5% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in China

In value terms, goat meat production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -1.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 64% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of goat meat in China amounted to X kg per head, leveling off at 2021 figures. The yield figure increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the yield increased by 13% against the previous year. The goat meat yield peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in China fell modestly to X heads in 2022, shrinking by -2.5% against 2021. In general, the number of producing animals, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the number of producing animals increased by 5.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the maximum level at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, exports of goat meat from China dropped sharply to X tons, reducing by -42.8% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 124%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat exports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, purchases abroad of goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 25,159% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 28,674% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Australia (X tons) was the main goat meat supplier to China, with a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand (X tons), with a 2.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Australia amounted to +9.1%.

In value terms, Australia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to China, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by New Zealand ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Australia totaled +16.4%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -30.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for Australia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Myanmar (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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