> In 2024 Australia produced 54,422 t of goat meat, the 18th largest in the world (0.70% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 65%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/australia/

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# Goat meat production in Australia

In 2024 Australia produced 54,422 t of goat meat, the 18th largest in the world (0.70% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 65%. This is the highest figure on record.

Production, 202454,422 t
World rank18 of 170
10-year change+65%
Record54,422 t2024

## Goat meat in Australia, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## Australia compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.70%0.55% in 2014
kg per person2.04world 0.95
10-year change+65%world +29%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 16 | [Mongolia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/mongolia/) | 63,789 | 0.82% |
| 17 | [United Arab Emirates](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/united-arab-emirates/) | 59,799 | 0.77% |
| 18 | **Australia** | 54,422 | 0.70% |
| 19 | [Saudi Arabia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/saudi-arabia/) | 50,881 | 0.66% |
| 20 | [Afghanistan](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/afghanistan/) | 47,571 | 0.61% |

[Full ranking of 170 countries](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/)

### Map of world production of goat meat

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Share of the world total; Australia is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 54,422 | +43% |
| 2023 | 37,942 | +30% |
| 2022 | 29,210 | +36% |
| 2021 | 21,463 | +38% |
| 2020 | 15,521 | −31% |
| 2019 | 22,381 | −4.3% |
| 2018 | 23,388 | −29% |
| 2017 | 33,000 | −1.0% |
| 2016 | 33,330 | +3.2% |
| 2015 | 32,285 | −1.9% |
| 2014 | 32,913 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 31,663 | +6.2% |
| 2012 | 29,809 | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 28,368 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 26,452 | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 25,680 | +48% |
| 2008 | 17,363 | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 16,233 | −13% |
| 2006 | 18,585 | +0.8% |
| 2005 | 18,441 | +7.4% |
| 2004 | 17,178 | +11% |
| 2003 | 15,466 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 14,756 | +41% |
| 2001 | 10,433 | −1.8% |
| 2000 | 10,625 | +25% |
| 1999 | 8,500 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 8,125 | −9.7% |
| 1997 | 9,000 | −10.0% |
| 1996 | 10,000 | 0.0% |
| 1995 | 10,000 | −9.1% |
| 1994 | 11,000 | −4.3% |
| 1993 | 11,500 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | 11,500 | +24% |
| 1991 | 9,250 | +17% |
| 1990 | 7,875 | +29% |
| 1989 | 6,125 | −7.5% |
| 1988 | 6,625 | +42% |
| 1987 | 4,650 | −0.5% |
| 1986 | 4,675 | +835% |
| 1985 | 500 | +11% |
| 1984 | 450 | +13% |
| 1983 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1982 | 400 | 0.0% |
| 1981 | 400 | +6.7% |
| 1980 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1979 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1978 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1977 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1976 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1975 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1974 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1973 | 375 | 0.0% |
| 1972 | 375 | +33% |
| 1971 | 282 | +13% |
| 1970 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1968 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1965 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1963 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1962 | 250 | 0.0% |
| 1961 | 250 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports50,946 t USD 241 m
Exporter rank1 of 41
Imports54 t USD 267,000
Importer rank38 of 84
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. [World exporters and importers](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/)

## Questions and answers

### What is the production of goat meat in Australia?

Australia produced 54,422 t in 2024, 0.70% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

### Where does Australia rank in the world for production of goat meat?

Australia ranked 18th of 170 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 32.8% of the world total.

### How has the production of goat meat in Australia changed?

It rose by 65% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. 2024 was the highest figure on record.

### Does Australia export or import meat of goat, fresh or chilled?

In 2024 Australia reported exports of 50,946 t (USD 241 m) and imports of 54 t (USD 267,000), according to FAOSTAT trade data.

### Where does this data come from?

From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.

## Other large producers

[China](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/china/)[India](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/india/)[Pakistan](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/pakistan/)[Nigeria](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/nigeria/)[Bangladesh](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/bangladesh/)[Chad](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/chad/)[Ethiopia](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/ethiopia/)[Tanzania](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/tanzania/)[Sudan](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/sudan/)[Turkey](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/turkey/)[Kenya](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/kenya/)[Yemen](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/yemen/)
[All countries producing goat meat](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/)

## Other products of Australia

[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/australia/)[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/australia/)[Barley](https://husfarm.com/production/barley/australia/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/australia/)[Rapeseed](https://husfarm.com/production/rapeseed/australia/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/australia/)[Beef (cattle meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/beef/australia/)[Sorghum](https://husfarm.com/production/sorghum/australia/)[Seed cotton](https://husfarm.com/production/seed-cotton/australia/)[Chick peas, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/chick-peas/australia/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/australia/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/australia/)
[Agricultural production in Australia](https://husfarm.com/production/country/australia/)

Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. [fao.org/faostat](https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL). Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.

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