> 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%.

Source: https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/south-korea/

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# 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, 20241,782 t
World rank93 of 170
10-year change+19%
Record3,615 t1997

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

## South Korea compared with the world, 2024

Share of world total0.02%0.02% in 2014
kg per person0.03world 0.95
10-year change+19%world +29%

### Position in the world ranking

| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 91 | [Cyprus](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/cyprus/) | 1,980 | 0.03% |
| 92 | [Thailand](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/thailand/) | 1,896 | 0.02% |
| 93 | **South Korea** | 1,782 | 0.02% |
| 94 | [Sierra Leone](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/sierra-leone/) | 1,764 | 0.02% |
| 95 | [Italy](https://husfarm.com/production/goat-meat/italy/) | 1,730 | 0.02% |

[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 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

Imports8,143 t USD 50.6 m
Importer rank2 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 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

[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 Korea

[Rice (paddy)](https://husfarm.com/production/rice/south-korea/)[Other vegetables, fresh n.e.c.](https://husfarm.com/production/other-vegetables/south-korea/)[Cabbages](https://husfarm.com/production/cabbages/south-korea/)[Cow milk](https://husfarm.com/production/cow-milk/south-korea/)[Beer](https://husfarm.com/production/beer/south-korea/)[Skim milk of cows](https://husfarm.com/production/skim-milk-of-cows/south-korea/)[Pork (pig meat)](https://husfarm.com/production/pork/south-korea/)[Onions, dry](https://husfarm.com/production/onions/south-korea/)[Chicken meat](https://husfarm.com/production/chicken-meat/south-korea/)[Hen eggs](https://husfarm.com/production/hen-eggs/south-korea/)[Tangerines and mandarins](https://husfarm.com/production/tangerines-mandarins/south-korea/)[Potatoes](https://husfarm.com/production/potatoes/south-korea/)
[Agricultural production in South Korea](https://husfarm.com/production/country/south-korea/)

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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