In 2024, Greece leads the European goat meat slaughtering market with 39.03 thousand heads, followed by Spain at 28.36 thousand heads and France at 15.34 thousand heads. The Netherlands and Italy trail with 5.07 and 3.33 thousand heads, respectively. Smaller contributors include Cyprus, Portugal, Austria, and Switzerland. Countries like Latvia and Luxembourg have minimal shares.
Year-on-year trends indicate declines in Greece (-3.62%), Spain (-2.89%), and France (-1.5%), while the Netherlands (4.49%) and Cyprus (4.22%) demonstrate significant growth. Belgium (6.57%), Finland (37.73%), and Poland (9.41%) also show notable increases. Conversely, Albania (-7.05%), Sweden (-7.65%), and the Czech Republic (-11.87%) exhibit sharper declines.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in emerging markets like Finland and Poland due to their significant year-on-year increases, alongside consistent decreases in traditional leaders like Greece and Spain. Sustainable practices and dietary shifts may further influence market dynamics.
Top countries in Goat Meat Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Units (Heads))
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 39.03 | 2023 | -5.55% | -3.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 28.36 | 2023 | -3.98% | -2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 15.34 | 2023 | -1.36% | -1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 5.07 | 2023 | +3.51% | +4.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 3.33 | 2023 | -6.27% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 3.23 | 2023 | +4.2% | +4.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 2.69 | 2023 | -2.66% | +1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1.49 | 2023 | -8.88% | +3.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 1.09 | 2023 | +4.99% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 0.89 | 2023 | -25.13% | -7.05% | View data |
