In 2023, Greece led European goat meat slaughtering with 36.81 thousand metric tons but faced a -3.78% decline. Spain and France followed, showing stability with slight changes of -0.018% and 0.29% respectively. The Netherlands showed notable growth with a 4.47% increase. Cyprus also achieved a positive growth rate of 2.65%, while most other countries showed minor fluctuations. Unique trends included Finland's significant growth of 14.87% and Sweden's decline by -12.94%. Macedonia experienced a complete cessation by year-end.
Looking forward, continued expansion in countries like the Netherlands and Finland is anticipated. Monitoring economic fluctuations and consumer demand trends will be essential to gauge future shifts in market dynamics.
Top countries in Goat Meat Slaughterings Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 36.81 | 2023 | -5.45% | -3.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 25.01 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.018% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 14.29 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 6.28 | 2023 | +3.38% | +4.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 5.96 | 2023 | -0.76% | +2.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 3.7 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 1.87 | 2023 | -5.75% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 1.51 | 2023 | +3.13% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Albania | 1.19 | 2023 | -1.89% | -0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 1 | 2023 | -12% | -2.65% | View data |
