United Kingdom: Goat Meat Market 2025

Goat Meat Market Size in the UK

The UK goat meat market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 120% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Goat meat consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from the UK

Goat meat exports from the UK dropped markedly to X tons in 2022, which is down by -81.2% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 171% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, goat meat exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 380%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Dominica (X tons), Antigua and Barbuda (X tons) and Saint Kitts and Nevis (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from the UK, together accounting for 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Dominica (with a CAGR of +107.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Dominica ($X), Antigua and Barbuda ($X) and Saint Kitts and Nevis ($X) constituted the largest markets for goat meat exported from the UK worldwide, together comprising 98% of total exports.

Dominica, with a CAGR of +129.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -23.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 78%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Saint Kitts and Nevis ($X per ton) and Antigua and Barbuda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gibraltar ($X per ton) and Dominica ($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 Dominica (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, overseas purchases of goat meat increased by 63% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 103%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, goat meat imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of goat meat imports to the UK, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +53.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to the UK, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 27% share of total imports. It was followed by Greece, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +32.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+53.5% per year) and Greece (+29.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 16%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+11.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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