Europe: Goat Meat Market 2024

Goat Meat Market Size in Europe

The Europe goat meat market rose slightly to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Europe

In value terms, goat meat production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Greece (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Spain (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production. Albania, France, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, the Netherlands, Italy and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

The average goat meat yield reduced modestly to X kg per head in 2022, approximately reflecting 2021 figures. Overall, the yield, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the goat meat yield reached the maximum level at X kg per head in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the yield failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Europe totaled X heads, almost unchanged from 2021 figures. In general, the number of producing animals, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the number of producing animals increased by X% against the previous year. The level of producing animals peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of goat meat was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) represented the main exporter of goat meat, mixing up X% of total exports. France (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Greece (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Italy (X%). Belgium (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest goat meat supplying countries in Europe were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Greece ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Italy, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, the amount of goat meat imported in Europe soared to X tons, increasing by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, goat meat imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Italy (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Spain (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest goat meat importing markets in Europe were Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. The UK, Spain, Romania and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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