In 2023, Papua New Guinea led global game meat production with a 21.11% share, followed by the United States at 12.83%, and Nigeria at 9.74%. Ivory Coast and Ethiopia rounded out the top five, contributing 7.76% and 4.49% respectively. Remarkable year-on-year growth occurred in countries like Botswana (+3.13%) and South Africa (+3.16%). However, New Zealand saw a decline of -2.42%, and Iran experienced a significant drop of -41.72%.
Key trends to watch for in future forecasts (2024 and beyond):
- Continued dominance by Papua New Guinea and the United States, with modest growth expected.
- Increasing game meat production in African nations, particularly South Africa and Botswana due to favorable variations.
- Potential recovery for countries like New Zealand and Iran, though currently showing declines in production share.
- Observation of smaller producers like Chad and Gambia, which have shown significant percentage increases year-on-year.
Top countries in Game Meat Production Share by Country (Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Papua New Guinea | 21.11 | 2023 | +1.12% | +1.2% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United States | 12.83 | 2023 | +0.54% | +0.66% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Nigeria | 9.74 | 2023 | +1.63% | +1.79% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ivory Coast | 7.76 | 2023 | +1.05% | +1.14% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Ethiopia | 4.49 | 2023 | +0.77% | +0.83% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Democratic Republic of the Congo | 4.26 | 2023 | +0.098% | +0.099% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Ghana | 3.96 | 2023 | +0.99% | +1.07% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Cameroon | 3.88 | 2023 | +1.29% | +1.41% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Africa | 3.15 | 2023 | +2.78% | +3.16% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Republic of the Congo | 2.94 | 2023 | +2.73% | +3.1% | View data |
