Scandinavia: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Scandinavia

The Scandinavia goat meat market shrank to $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Goat Meat Production in Scandinavia

In value terms, goat meat production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 34%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Norway (X tons) remains the largest goat meat producing country in Scandinavia, accounting for 93% of total volume. Moreover, goat meat production in Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Finland (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume in Norway amounted to +1.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Finland (+15.0% per year) and Sweden (+4.6% per year).

In 2022, the average goat meat yield in Scandinavia shrank to X kg per head, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the yield increased by 6.4%. As a result, the yield attained the peak level of X kg per head. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the goat meat yield remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In 2022, approx. X heads of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Scandinavia; surging by 1.7% on the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number hit record highs at X heads in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of goat meat exported in Scandinavia skyrocketed to X kg, rising by 31% on 2021 figures. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 149% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat exports declined remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 526%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Sweden (X kg), followed by Norway (X kg) were the largest exporters of goat meat, together comprising 100% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Sweden (with a CAGR of +33.3%).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) and Norway ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Among the main exporting countries, Norway, with a CAGR of -14.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Scandinavia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -72.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 199% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Norway stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+7.5%).

Goat Meat Imports

Imports in Scandinavia

In 2022, the amount of goat meat imported in Scandinavia reduced slightly to X tons, dropping by -4.3% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 323% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 337% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Sweden represented the major importer of goat meat in Scandinavia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 65% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Finland (X tons), creating a 33% share of total imports. Norway (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Norway (with a CAGR of +88.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest goat meat importing markets in Scandinavia were Sweden ($X), Finland ($X) and Norway ($X).

In terms of the main importing countries, Norway, with a CAGR of +122.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Scandinavia amounted to $X per ton, rising by 12% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+18.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform