Global Mutton and Goat Meat Import Volume by Country

In 2024, China continues to dominate global mutton and goat meat imports with a volume of 334,000 metric tons, showing no change from the previous year. The United States, the second-largest importer, increased its imports by 1.4% to 134,000 metric tons. France saw a slight decline of 1.15% to 84,000 metric tons, while the United Arab Emirates saw a modest increase of 0.59% to 69,000 metric tons. Germany's imports rose by 1.68% to 50,000 metric tons. Iran experienced a noticeable increase of 3.53% to 44,000 metric tons, closely followed by the Netherlands, which grew by 1.92% to reach the same volume.

Among smaller importers, South Korea experienced the highest growth rate of 4.32%, reaching 21,000 metric tons. Conversely, significant declines were observed in Russia, which dropped by 100% to just 1,000 metric tons, and New Zealand, down by 7.79% to 2,000 metric tons. Other countries such as Canada, Malaysia, and Sweden also showed positive growth, while Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and Mexico saw declines.

Future trends to watch include China's continued dominance in import volumes, the potential for growth in the United States and European markets, and emerging markets in Asia, particularly Indonesia, which saw an 8.45% increase in imports. Monitoring geopolitical and economic shifts will be crucial, as these can impact both import volumes and trade policies significantly.