Greece: Goat Meat Market 2024

Goat Meat Market Size in Greece

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the Greek goat meat market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Goat meat consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Goat Meat Production in Greece

In value terms, goat meat production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. Goat meat production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

The average yield of goat meat in Greece dropped rapidly to X kg per head in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, the yield indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its figure increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, goat meat yield increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X kg per head, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In 2023, number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production in Greece expanded to X heads, surging by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, the number of producing animals, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the number of producing animals increased by X%. The number of animals slaughtered for goat meat production peaked at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, producing animals remained at a lower figure.

Goat Meat Exports

Exports from Greece

Goat meat exports from Greece fell dramatically to X tons in 2023, declining by X% against 2022. In general, exports, however, showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, goat meat exports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Romania (X tons) were the main destinations of goat meat exports from Greece, together comprising X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) were the largest markets for goat meat exported from Greece worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, the UK and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average goat meat export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Goat Meat Imports

Imports into Greece

In 2023, supplies from abroad of goat meat increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, goat meat imports soared to $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Bulgaria (X tons) constituted the largest goat meat supplier to Greece, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, goat meat imports from Bulgaria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bulgaria stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, Bulgaria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of goat meat to Greece, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Bulgaria totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average goat meat import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform