Southern Asia: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian goat meat market totaled $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, goat meat production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 52%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were India (X tons), Pakistan (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons), together comprising 91% of total production.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the leading producing countries, was attained by Pakistan (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the average yield of goat meat in Southern Asia was estimated at X kg per head, stabilizing at 2021. In general, the yield, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the goat meat yield hit record highs at X kg per head in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

The global number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production dropped to X heads in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year's figure. This number increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2022, approx. X tons of goat meat were exported in Southern Asia; waning by -27.4% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 70%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, 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 recorded a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 50%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and Pakistan (X tons) dominates exports structure, together comprising 94% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Sri Lanka (X tons), generating a 5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +40.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Pakistan ($X) remains the largest goat meat supplier in Southern Asia, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Pakistan amounted to -29.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+23.8% per year) and Sri Lanka (+19.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -37.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the export price increased by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (+3.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of goat meat decreased by -75% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 231% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 228% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Sri Lanka prevails in imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by India (X tons), making up a 6.9% share of total imports. The following importers - Bhutan (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) - together made up 5% of total imports.

Sri Lanka experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of goat meat. At the same time, India (+20.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of +20.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bhutan (-8.9%) and Nepal (-16.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sri Lanka and India increased by +40 and +6.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Sri Lanka ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported goat meat in Southern Asia, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Bhutan, with a 3.8% share.

In Sri Lanka, goat meat imports declined by an average annual rate of -6.0% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+10.0% per year) and Bhutan (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -30.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 53%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nepal ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nepal (+4.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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