Key Market Indicators
Consumption of goat meat in South Africa is projected to reach 183,000 metric tons by 2026, up from 183,000 metric tons in 2021. This marks a year-on-year growth rate of 0%, according to recent figures. In 2021, South Africa ranked 11th in terms of goat meat consumption, with Russia in the lead at 183,000 metric tons. India, Pakistan, and Iran held the second, third and fourth spots, respectively. Meanwhile, South African goat meat production is estimated to drop to an estimated 143,000 metric tons by 2026, down from 156,000 metric tons in 2021. This translates to a year-on-year average decline of 1.4%. Since 2017, production has been on a downward trend of 1.3% annually. In 2021, South Africa was 19th in goat meat production with Afghanistan just ahead at 156,000 metric tons. Australia, India, and Pakistan came in second, third and fourth place, respectively.
