Tanzania: Goat Meat Market 2024

Goat Meat Market Size in Tanzania

The Tanzanian goat meat market declined to $X in 2022, reducing by -5.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Goat Meat Production in Tanzania

In value terms, goat meat production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat meat in Tanzania declined to X kg per head in 2022, waning by -1.9% against the year before. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the yield increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat meat yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Tanzania dropped modestly to X heads, remaining stable against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals showed a mild contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the number of producing animals increased by 30%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, producing animals failed to regain momentum.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Tanzania

In 2022, overseas shipments of goat meat increased by 39% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 410% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 569% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for goat meat exports from Tanzania, with a 62% share of total exports. Moreover, goat meat exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman stood at -5.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+11.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+34.0% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for goat meat exports from Tanzania, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman amounted to -3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+29.3% per year) and China (+154.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Qatar ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+36.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Tanzania

In 2022, supplies from abroad of goat meat decreased by -1.2% to X kg for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 83%. Imports peaked at X kg in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 366% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X kg) was the main goat meat supplier to Tanzania, accounting for 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 +82.6%.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from South Africa totaled +107.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -4.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 155% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 +197.8% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform