Goat meat production in South Korea
In 2024 South Korea produced 1,782 t of goat meat, the 93rd largest in the world (0.02% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 19%. The record was 3,615 t in 1997.
The 2024 figure is imputed by FAO.
- Production, 2024
- 1,782 t
- World rank
- 93 of 170
- 10-year change
- +19%
- Record
- 3,615 t
- 1997
Goat meat in South Korea, 1961–2024 (tonnes)
South Korea compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.02%
- 0.02% in 2014
- kg per person
- 0.03
- world 0.95
- 10-year change
- +19%
- world +29%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Cyprus | 1,980 | 0.03% |
| 92 | Thailand | 1,896 | 0.02% |
| 93 | South Korea | 1,782 | 0.02% |
| 94 | Sierra Leone | 1,764 | 0.02% |
| 95 | Italy | 1,730 | 0.02% |
Map of world production of goat meat
Share of the world total; South Korea is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,782 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | 1,769 | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 1,752 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 1,722 | +11% |
| 2020 | 1,552 | −1.0% |
| 2019 | 1,567 | +0.5% |
| 2018 | 1,559 | −14% |
| 2017 | 1,805 | −12% |
| 2016 | 2,047 | +23% |
| 2015 | 1,666 | +12% |
| 2014 | 1,494 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 1,387 | −3.7% |
| 2012 | 1,440 | −3.0% |
| 2011 | 1,485 | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 1,455 | −3.0% |
| 2009 | 1,500 | −4.8% |
| 2008 | 1,575 | −29% |
| 2007 | 2,205 | −20% |
| 2006 | 2,760 | −11% |
| 2005 | 3,090 | −0.5% |
| 2004 | 3,105 | +8.9% |
| 2003 | 2,850 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 2,625 | −2.8% |
| 2001 | 2,700 | −2.7% |
| 2000 | 2,775 | −2.6% |
| 1999 | 2,850 | −14% |
| 1998 | 3,300 | −8.7% |
| 1997 | 3,615 | +12% |
| 1996 | 3,232 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 3,060 | +13% |
| 1994 | 2,700 | +5.9% |
| 1993 | 2,550 | +13% |
| 1992 | 2,250 | +44% |
| 1991 | 1,560 | +63% |
| 1990 | 960 | +36% |
| 1989 | 705 | +12% |
| 1988 | 630 | −16% |
| 1987 | 750 | −23% |
| 1986 | 975 | −32% |
| 1985 | 1,425 | −17% |
| 1984 | 1,725 | +9.5% |
| 1983 | 1,575 | +40% |
| 1982 | 1,125 | +27% |
| 1981 | 885 | +5.4% |
| 1980 | 840 | −11% |
| 1979 | 945 | −7.4% |
| 1978 | 1,020 | +13% |
| 1977 | 900 | −4.8% |
| 1976 | 945 | −6.0% |
| 1975 | 1,005 | +12% |
| 1974 | 900 | +30% |
| 1973 | 690 | +31% |
| 1972 | 525 | +25% |
| 1971 | 420 | −3.4% |
| 1970 | 435 | +32% |
| 1969 | 330 | −8.3% |
| 1968 | 360 | −11% |
| 1967 | 405 | −27% |
| 1966 | 555 | +5.7% |
| 1965 | 525 | −22% |
| 1964 | 675 | −21% |
| 1963 | 855 | −12% |
| 1962 | 975 | +30% |
| 1961 | 750 | — |
Trade, 2024
- Imports
- 8,143 t USD 50.6 m
- Importer rank
- 2 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
Questions and answers
What is the production of goat meat in South Korea?
South Korea produced 1,782 t in 2024, 0.02% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does South Korea rank in the world for production of goat meat?
South Korea ranked 93rd 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 Korea changed?
It rose by 19% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +29% for the world. The record was 3,615 t in 1997.
Does South Korea export or import meat of goat, fresh or chilled?
In 2024 South Korea reported no exports and imports of 8,143 t (USD 50.6 m), 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; the 2024 figure for South Korea is imputed by FAO. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.