Ethiopia: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian goat meat market expanded modestly to $X in 2022, growing by 2.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed resilient growth. Goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Goat Meat Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, goat meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 25%. Goat meat production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average yield of goat meat in Ethiopia fell to X kg per head, with a decrease of -8.1% on the year before. Over the period under review, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then reduced in the following year.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Ethiopia rose remarkably to X heads, surging by 5.3% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 29% against the previous year. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of goat meat exported from Ethiopia shrank to X tons, dropping by -14.8% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat exports fell to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +2.5%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for goat meat exported from Ethiopia worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +3.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 4%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+0.9%).

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, the amount of goat meat imported into Ethiopia rose markedly to X tons, growing by 11% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +14.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -10.4% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 295% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 334%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons) was the main goat meat supplier to Ethiopia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from South Africa amounted to +14.6%.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Ethiopia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled +13.2%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +12.6% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform