Greece: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Greece

The Greek goat meat market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, goat meat production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The average yield of goat meat in Greece stood at X kg per head in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the average goat meat yield remained at a lower figure.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Greece stood at X heads in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021 figures. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

In 2022, approx. X tons of goat meat were exported from Greece; picking up by 21% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, goat meat exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 65%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from Greece, together accounting for 67% of total exports. The UK, Romania, Germany and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +208.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for goat meat exported from Greece worldwide, together comprising 77% of total exports. Germany, Romania, the UK and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 14%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +171.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bulgaria ($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 Germany (+0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2022, goat meat imports into Greece soared to X tons, rising by 82% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 438%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 335%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Greece, with a 53% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from the Netherlands exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Netherlands amounted to +4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-5.2% per year) and France (+12.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Greece, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the Netherlands totaled +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+20.3% per year) and Spain (+2.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 125% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a prominent expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+19.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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