> In 2024 South Africa produced 12,440 t of goat meat, the 53rd largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%.

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# Goat meat production in South Africa

In 2024 South Africa produced 12,440 t of goat meat, the 53rd largest in the world (0.16% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 16%. The record was 34,600 t in 1990.

[Market prices in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/country/south-africa/)

Production, 202412,440 t
World rank53 of 170
10-year change+16%
Record34,600 t1990

## Goat meat in South Africa, 1961–2024 (tonnes)

## South Africa compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.16%0.18% in 2014
kg per person0.19world 0.95
10-year change+16%world +29%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 51 | [Greece](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/greece/) | 14,370 | 0.19% |
| 52 | [Mali](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/mali/) | 13,336 | 0.17% |
| 53 | **South Africa** | 12,440 | 0.16% |
| 54 | [Libya](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/libya/) | 12,218 | 0.16% |
| 55 | [Rwanda](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/rwanda/) | 11,888 | 0.15% |

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

### Map of world production of goat meat

under 0.1%0.1–1%1–5%5–15%15% or moreno data
Share of the world total; South Africa is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.

## By year

| Year | Tonnes | Change |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | 12,440 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 12,250 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 12,060 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 11,870 | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 11,690 | +1.6% |
| 2019 | 11,510 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 11,331 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 11,158 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 10,985 | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 10,814 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 10,700 | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,610 | +0.5% |
| 2012 | 10,560 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 10,520 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,470 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 10,320 | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 10,240 | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 10,160 | +0.8% |
| 2006 | 10,080 | +4.1% |
| 2005 | 9,680 | −10% |
| 2004 | 10,810 | +0.1% |
| 2003 | 10,800 | +25% |
| 2002 | 8,620 | −0.1% |
| 2001 | 8,630 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 8,580 | +20% |
| 1999 | 7,170 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 7,120 | −0.4% |
| 1997 | 7,150 | −1.5% |
| 1996 | 7,260 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 6,710 | −9.3% |
| 1994 | 7,400 | −35% |
| 1993 | 11,370 | −2.4% |
| 1992 | 11,650 | +10% |
| 1991 | 10,570 | −69% |
| 1990 | 34,600 | +3.3% |
| 1989 | 33,500 | +1.5% |
| 1988 | 33,000 | +1.5% |
| 1987 | 32,500 | +4.8% |
| 1986 | 31,000 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | 31,000 | +3.3% |
| 1984 | 30,000 | +1.7% |
| 1983 | 29,500 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 29,000 | +1.8% |
| 1981 | 28,500 | +0.4% |
| 1980 | 28,400 | +0.7% |
| 1979 | 28,200 | +0.7% |
| 1978 | 28,000 | +3.3% |
| 1977 | 27,100 | +1.9% |
| 1976 | 26,600 | +0.9% |
| 1975 | 26,350 | +1.3% |
| 1974 | 26,000 | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 25,300 | +1.2% |
| 1972 | 25,000 | 0.0% |
| 1971 | 25,000 | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 24,000 | 0.0% |
| 1969 | 24,000 | +4.3% |
| 1968 | 23,000 | 0.0% |
| 1967 | 23,000 | 0.0% |
| 1966 | 23,000 | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 22,000 | 0.0% |
| 1964 | 22,000 | +4.8% |
| 1963 | 21,000 | +11% |
| 1962 | 19,000 | −5.0% |
| 1961 | 20,000 | — |

## Trade, 2024

Exports310 t USD 134,000
Exporter rank13 of 41
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 South Africa?

South Africa produced 12,440 t in 2024, 0.16% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.

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

South Africa ranked 53rd 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 South Africa changed?

It rose by 16% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. The record was 34,600 t in 1990.

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

In 2024 South Africa reported exports of 310 t (USD 134,000) and no imports, 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 South Africa

[Sugar cane](https://husfarm.com/production/sugar-cane/south-africa/)[Maize](https://husfarm.com/production/maize/south-africa/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-africa/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-africa/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-africa/)[Raw sugar](https://husfarm.com/production/raw-sugar/south-africa/)[Wheat](https://husfarm.com/production/wheat/south-africa/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-africa/)[Grapes](https://husfarm.com/production/grapes/south-africa/)[Soybeans](https://husfarm.com/production/soybeans/south-africa/)[Oranges](https://husfarm.com/production/oranges/south-africa/)[Apples](https://husfarm.com/production/apples/south-africa/)
[Agricultural production in South Africa](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-africa/)

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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