Key Market Indicators
South African goat production is projected to reach nearly 479,000 heads by 2026. This is a decrease of 1.2% annually on average since 2021, when the country had 513,670 heads. Since 1966, supply has dropped by an average of 1.8% per year. In 2021, South Africa ranked 32nd in the world, with Cameroon overtaking it with 513,670 heads. China, Nigeria and Pakistan ranked 2nd, 3rd and 4th respectively.
