France: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in France

In 2022, the French goat meat market increased by 1.9% to $X, rising for the fourth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt slump. Goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in France

In value terms, goat meat production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, the average goat meat yield in France dropped to X kg per head, stabilizing at 2021. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the yield increased by 3.4%. The goat meat yield peaked at X kg per head in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the yield remained at a lower figure.

In 2022, number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in France stood at X heads, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, this number attained the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, the amount of goat meat exported from France shrank to X tons, reducing by -11.8% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat exports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from France, with a combined 90% share of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for goat meat exported from France were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Switzerland ($X), together comprising 90% of total exports. Spain, Luxembourg, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.7%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +49.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, overseas purchases of goat meat decreased by -5.8% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 79%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat imports dropped to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 32%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest goat meat supplier to France, with a 62% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ireland (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +14.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+86.6% per year) and the Netherlands (+42.9% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to France, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ireland ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with a 7.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +19.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ireland (+86.9% per year) and New Zealand (-12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was New Zealand ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Australia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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