Key Market Indicators
Goat production in Ecuador fell sharply in 2021, dropping 44.9% compared to the previous year. This continues a long-term downward trend, with total goat production in the country having decreased by 25.4% since 1966. Ecuador was ranked 159th in the world for goat production in 2021, with 842.5 heads of goats. Ireland was the highest-ranked country, with 842.5 heads. China, Nigeria and Pakistan came in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th respectively.