Greece is the leading country in European goat meat slaughterings with a value of 16.13 thousand metric tons in 2024, although it experienced a -3.78% decline in 2023. Spain follows with 10.96 thousand metric tons and a slight decrease of -0.018% from the previous year. France recorded 6.26 thousand metric tons, showing a modest increase of 0.29%. The Netherlands (2.75) and Cyprus (2.61) both saw positive growth, with the former up by 4.47% and the latter by 2.65%. Other countries such as Germany, Malta, and Luxembourg witnessed no change, while Finland recorded the most significant growth at 14.87%, and Sweden had the sharpest decline at -12.94%. Notably, Macedonia reported a complete halt in 2023. Variations over the past five years, including a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR), provide insight into longer-term trends.
Future trends to watch for include the potential stabilization in leading slaughtering countries like Greece and Spain. The significant growth in Finland may indicate emerging market potential, while declines in other regions could stabilize or worsen. Monitoring these trends is crucial for strategic positioning in the European goat meat market.
Top countries in Goat Meat Slaughterings by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Greece | 16.13 | 2023 | -5.45% | -3.78% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 10.96 | 2023 | -0.99% | -0.018% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 6.26 | 2023 | -0.16% | +0.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Netherlands | 2.75 | 2023 | +3.38% | +4.47% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Cyprus | 2.61 | 2023 | -0.76% | +2.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Italy | 1.62 | 2023 | -0.61% | -0.61% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.82 | 2023 | -5.75% | +1.53% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Austria | 0.66 | 2023 | +3.13% | 0% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Albania | 0.52 | 2023 | -1.89% | -0.48% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Switzerland | 0.44 | 2023 | -12% | -2.65% | View data |
