The analysis of European goat meat slaughterings indicates significant variations among countries as of 2023. Greece leads with the highest slaughtering volume but experienced a 3.62% decline year-on-year, while other significant players like Spain and France saw declines of 2.89% and 1.5% respectively. Countries such as the Netherlands and Cyprus demonstrated positive growth with increases of 4.49% and 4.22% respectively. Smaller markets like Finland and Macedonia displayed remarkable growth rates of 37.73% and 25.16%. The market sees generally modest declines in larger producers and growth in smaller, emerging ones.
Future trends suggest continued shifts in the European goat meat market. Watch for growth in traditionally small markets such as Finland and Macedonia, likely driven by increased consumer interest in diverse protein sources. Investigations into factors contributing to declines in established markets like Greece and Spain could reveal insights into changing consumer preferences or production challenges.
Top countries in Goat Meat Slaughterings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Units (Heads) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 1,630 | 2023 | -5.55% | -3.62% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 1,180 | 2023 | -3.98% | -2.89% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 640.59 | 2023 | -1.36% | -1.5% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 211.53 | 2023 | +3.51% | +4.49% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 139.13 | 2023 | -6.27% | +1.79% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Cyprus | 134.92 | 2023 | +4.2% | +4.22% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 112.16 | 2023 | -2.66% | +1.93% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 62.27 | 2023 | -8.88% | +3.3% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Switzerland | 45.67 | 2023 | +4.99% | +2.54% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Albania | 37.3 | 2023 | -25.13% | -7.05% | View data |
