Turkey: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish goat meat market rose to $X in 2022, growing by 1.6% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -1.5% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Turkey

In value terms, goat meat production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

The average yield of goat meat in Turkey stood at X kg per head in 2022, standing approx. at 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the yield increased by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average goat meat yield reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Turkey declined slightly to X heads in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% on 2021. This number increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 15%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of goat meat, when their volume decreased by -75.8% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 230%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded pronounced growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 210% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Marshall Islands (X kg) was the main destination for goat meat exports from Turkey, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, goat meat exports to Marshall Islands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), twofold. Saint Kitts and Nevis (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Marshall Islands stood at +1,100.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Saint Kitts and Nevis (+355.6% per year).

In value terms, Marshall Islands ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for goat meat exports from Turkey, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Saint Kitts and Nevis, with a 13% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Marshall Islands totaled +824.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (0.0% per year) and Saint Kitts and Nevis (+136.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average goat meat export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 39% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +14.4%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Marshall Islands ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Russia ($X per ton) and Saint Kitts and Nevis ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (-20.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, imports of goat meat into Turkey stood at X kg, with an increase of 11% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. Imports peaked at X kg in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports dropped to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2020 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 5.9%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tanzania (X kg) was the main supplier of goat meat to Turkey, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Tanzania was relatively modest.

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

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Tanzania was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -12.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2020 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +6.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Tanzania.

From 2020 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Spain amounted to +28.9% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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